#sonoma-county

#sonoma-county

The original area of Jimtown, a valley at the edge of the Mayacamas Mountains, was founded by James "Jim" Patrick. In 1856, at the age of 2, his parents traveled from Iowa with him and his brother via oxen-drawn wagon and settled in Santa Rosa.

"It is very encouraging to see progress," said Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. "This year's count reflects the tireless dedication of County staff, the Continuum of Care volunteers and our community partners, people who are showing up every day to do the hard, human work of addressing homelessness."

The Sonoma County Water Agency began inflating its rubber dam in the Russian River, crucial for supplying clean drinking water to over 600,000 residents.

The Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience weekend offered a vibrant atmosphere with exquisite wine tastings, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to connect with industry peers.

"It's when everything comes alive in the vineyards with the harvest in full swing… a genuinely unique opportunity to connect directly with the producers out in the fields."

The separate incidents in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg showcase the alarming trend of juvenile delinquency and gang-related violence in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County's vineyards are famous, but small farmers are critical to its agricultural identity. The rising cost of land challenges their survival, prompting new initiatives for assistance.

A newly formed local group is looking to acquire The Press Democrat, a regional newspaper in Sonoma County, away from the large Hearst Corporation's interests.

Deputies arrested 58-year-old Michael Armstrong on suspicion of possessing multiple firearms, ammunition, and fentanyl, alongside his wife Jacqueline, who faced similar charges.

A Wind Advisory is currently in effect for Napa and Sonoma counties and all of Lake County, where gusts have exceeded 50 mph, raising concerns of downed trees and power outages.

Corenesha Brooks, a 29-year-old woman, tried to impersonate a 12-year-old girl while attempting to steal over $2,800 worth of goods during a traffic stop.