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• sonoma-water-board-appoints-brad-sherwood-as-interim-general-manager (fresnobee.com) — Sonoma County's water agency has tapped longtime executive Brad Sherwood to serve as interim general manager, guiding Sonoma Water through major projects like Lake Sonoma's new release system and regional dam changes. The county will conduct a nationwide search for a permanent leader, while Sherwood oversees a $256 million budget and services that supply water to hundreds of thousands of Sonoma and Marin residents.
• First Detection of West Nile Virus for 2026 (sonomasun.com) — Sonoma County has confirmed its first West Nile virus case of 2026 after a dead crow in Forestville tested positive, signaling the virus is active in the North Bay. Local vector control officials urge residents in Sonoma and Marin counties to report dead birds, use effective repellents, and eliminate standing water, noting all services are provided at no extra cost to property owners.
• Nearly $100 million in funding approved for Highway 37 improvements (pressdemocrat.com) — Nearly $100 million in state funding is moving forward to upgrade Highway 37, a key route linking Sonoma County with Marin, Solano and Napa. The first phase will tackle the Sears Point to Mare Island bottleneck, promising shorter commutes, better flood resilience, and habitat restoration that could significantly benefit Sonoma County workers who rely on this corridor.
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