Sonoma Selects New City Manager
Sonoma city leaders are expected to approve a contract with David M. Guhin to serve as city manager this week.
Five More Communities Designated ‘Prohousing’ by State
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Thu, 07/27/2023 - 06:19
Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the Town of Windsor have been added to a list of 27 “prohousing communities” designated by the State of California.
State to Probe 29 Cities for Thwarting SB 9
Those cities deemed to be violating the law will receive letters with a request to resolve the issue within 30 days. If a jurisdiction fails to resolve the matter after a second warning, the state attorney general’s office would step in.
Feral Pigs Are a Growing Problem in California
We tend to think of wild pigs as a Southern U.S. phenomenon, but California has its own share of swine, and they’re wreaking havoc on parts of the state.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
Local Governments Receive $100 Million in Cannabis Assistance Grants
Seventeen cities and counties have received a total of $100 million in state funds to help transition local cannabis businesses to the legal market.
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Raids Home of Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli
Earlier this year, multiple women, including a former Mayor of Sonoma, accused Foppoli of sexual misconduct. The accusations led to his resignation in May from the Council and a police investigation.
Study: Wildfires Were Responsible for Tens of Thousands of COVID Cases
Bay Area health officials call for full school reopenings
Ten local health officers from the San Francisco Bay Area released a recent statement endorsing the full reopening of schools this fall.
Former Sonoma Mayor Accuses Dominic Foppoli of Sexual Assault
Another woman has come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli. The latest accuser is herself a former mayor.