Sonoma City Manager Cathy Capriola is pleased to announce that Sonoma County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Orlando Rodriguez will be the new Police Chief for the Sonoma Police Department. He will start on July 17, 2018, immediately following the retirement of current Chief Bret Sackett. Details regarding his swearing-in ceremony will be released at a later time. … Continued
The following is a report detailing two arrests made in connection with a Burglary that occurred June 24, 2018 at the Safeway in Sonoma. The information was prepared by Sergeant Jeff Toney with the Sonoma Police Department, Case #SOP 18-0000739. On June 24, 2018 at approximately 9:30 pm, Sonoma Police Department deputies were dispatched to an in-progress theft … Continued
Read the special emergency preparedness edition of “About Town” focused on how we can be prepared for the next emergency and updates about work in process. The latest “About Town” e-newsletter includes information about the free Emergency Preparedness Fair coming up on May 19, the “Are You Ready” event on June 1 at Vintage House, S.C.O.P.E. … Continued
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is installing a stream gauge on Nathanson Creek at Second Street East in Sonoma downstream of the area burned by the October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The Sonoma … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority in conjunction with the Kenwood Fire Protection District is holding a S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) presentation & Hands Only CPR training for the Communities of Glen Ellen, Kenwood & Sonoma. S.C.O.P.E. program includes emergency response, community preparedness, utility safety, and fire prevention. Hands Only CPR training will … Continued
A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The gauge installations enhance Sonoma County’s ability to monitor … Continued
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Sonoma Police Department are accepting applications for the Spring session of the Sonoma Valley Law Enforcement Citizen’s Academy. The seven week series of classes are scheduled from April 4, 2018 through May 16, 2018 and will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sonoma Police … Continued
The Sonoma Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a downtown plaza jewelry store. The incident happened Thursday afternoon just after 4:00 PM when an employee of Studio Collections, a small boutique jewelry shop located in the 100 block of E Napa, noticed two men enter. She was in the back room and told … Continued
