Emma Murphy
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Here’s what Sonoma County leaders are saying about the proposed state budget
The gap could mean less funds available for Sonoma County programs that rely on state money. → Read More
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors inducts elected officials, marks change in board leadership
“It’s quite a day and quite a day for transition,” said Supervisor James Gore, outgoing board chair. → Read More
County OKs $4M to address homelessness
With homeless rates on the rise, officials seek housing options. → Read More
Voter guide: A look at the key Sonoma County elections appearing on Tuesday’s ballot
A roundup of all the local races appearing on Tuesday’s ballot. → Read More
Sonoma County to consider $2 billion budget for fiscal year 2022-23
Starting Monday, county departments will present their budget proposals to the board for the upcoming fiscal year. The workshops will preview the big asks, changes and sticking points that will come up during hearings in June, when the board will vote on the final budget. → Read More
Three takeaways from the Sonoma County supervisors’ debate
Missed Thursday’s candidate forum? Here are three takeaways from the Los Cien event. → Read More
Sonoma County returns to indoor masking for all, revoking exemption for vaccinated people
The move revokes a local exemption from the state’s universal indoor mask rule. → Read More
Sonoma County supervisors join opposition to rail transport of coal through region
Tuesday morning the board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the transport of coal through the North Bay. → Read More
Sonoma County supervisors craft scope of cannabis impact study
Supervisors directed staff to study neighborhood impacts, but rejected analyzing a potential moratorium. → Read More
New bike law could make stop sign intersections safer, Sonoma County cycling advocates say
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yields. → Read More
Sonoma County anticipates pending cannabis impact study
On Tuesday, Sonoma County staff will move its pending cannabis environmental impact study forward with an update to the Board of Supervisors recapping input from the public, neighborhood groups and industry groups, and identifying policy options to study through the EIR. → Read More
Sonoma County anticipates pending cannabis impact study
On Tuesday, Sonoma County staff will move its pending cannabis environmental impact study forward with an update to the Board of Supervisors recapping input from the public, neighborhood groups and industry groups, and identifying policy options to study through the EIR. → Read More
Sonoma County supervisors eye ‘living wage’ rate increase
The discussion comes at the urging of local labor groups. → Read More
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to consider pause on cannabis cultivation permit
The move is being hotly contested by growers in the industry. → Read More
At least 2 dozen lightning strikes confirmed in North Bay, fire officials boost staffing
Lighting developed in the Santa Rosa area just before 9 p.m. Thursday, kicking off a weather event that had been anticipated all week and led to extra precautions by firefighters. Shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, at least two dozen lightning strikes had been confirmed in parts of Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties. → Read More
Sonoma County supervisors near decision on new county complex, with an eye toward downtown Santa Rosa
Momentum appears to be building to shift more than 2,400 county employees into downtown Santa Rosa. → Read More
Stroke of luck and talent for Salem the service dog
LOWELL – At just 3 years old, Salem the service dog has an impressive list of accomplishments. Recently, he added “artist” to that list. Since May, Salem has been creating and selling paintin… → Read More
Chelmsford musician headed to Carnegie Hall
CHELMSFORD – Twelve years of playing violin have brought Chelmsford High sophomore Kaitlyn Kaminuma joy, inspiration, connection and life lessons. This year it has brought her an unparalleled… → Read More
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra slates comeback performance
LOWELL — For members of the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, June marked a long anticipated moment: the start of in-person rehearsals. On June 1, Music Director Thomas Kociela gathered with the… → Read More
‘Chlorine is the new toilet paper’ — shortage throws water on pools
Homeowners looking to beat the heat may encounter a few obstacles this pool season. Last August, a fire took out one of only three manufacturers of chlorine tablets in the United States. The calami… → Read More