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Homelessness in Sonoma County Drops 23% Compared to Last Year
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Officials credit the decline to the removal of large encampments and expanded housing options across Santa Rosa and surrounding areas. Sonoma County has seen a notable 23% drop in its homeless population, according to newly released figures. The data comes from the county’s annual “point-in-time” survey conducted in January, where volunteers and officials fanned…
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Spike in Overdose Deaths Triggers Health Alert in Sonoma County
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A recent spike in overdose deaths, largely linked to fentanyl, has prompted authorities to issue a health alert and strengthen prevention efforts across the county.Authorities in Sonoma County have raised the alarm after 12 overdose deaths were reported within a two-week span—nearly the county’s usual monthly average. In response, local officials have issued a…
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California moves to curb ICE presence in sensitive areas as protests against Trump’s authoritarianism grow
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The California State Senate has taken a key step by approving a package of bills aimed at limiting the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in sensitive spaces such as hospitals, schools, and shelters. Amid growing pressure from the federal government to ramp up deportations, California lawmakers are seeking to reinforce local autonomy…
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Sonoma Fire District Seeks Nearly 25% Ambulance Rate Increase
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The district argues that unexpected operational costs and changes in the insurance mix justify the hike, which must still be reviewed by county health officials and the Board of Supervisors.Less than 18 months after taking over exclusive ambulance services in Sonoma County’s urban core, the local Fire District has begun negotiations to raise its…
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Notice of Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment Relative to Assembly Bill 2561 – Status of Job Vacancies
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) will hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment, as follows: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., orimmediately after the Board of Directors meetingBoard Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll PlazaSan Francisco, CAListen and Comment at: (415) 569-6446…
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Meeting Light
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By Raphael Block Through the windshield, light gleams on the fields, the light green willow leaves running along the creeks seem brighter set against the just beginning greening hills dotted with oaks, cows, sheep, small clumps of shy-hoofed deer. All chomp in well-manured pastures as I, too, stand richly fed. Vultures wing soundless…
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California aumenta los beneficios del Permiso Familiar Pagado y del Seguro de Incapacidad a niveles récord para las nuevas solicitudes presentadas en 2025
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Lo que necesita saber: California aumentó los beneficios del Permiso Familiar Pagado y del Seguro de Incapacidad hasta en un 90 por ciento del salario para muchos trabajadores—un incremento sin precedentes que facilitará a los californianos ausentarse del trabajo por una enfermedad, lesión o para cuidar de seres queridos. El Departamento del Desarrollo del…
