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A civil grand jury says staffing losses and a stalled permitting software rollout are slowing Napa’s Planning Division and offered 14 recommendations to speed reviews.
Jun 11, 2026
Napa Planning Office Stuck In Red Tape And Glitches, Grand Jury Warns
Jun 10, 2026
Sheriff Pulls Plug On Willows Patrols June 30
May 30, 2026
Sonoma City Hall Eyes Across-the-Board Fee Hikes To Plug $1.1 Million Budget Hole
May 29, 2026
Santa Rosa’s New Sonoma County Courthouse Finally Throws Open Its Doors
Glenn County says it will end its Willows law‑enforcement contract on June 30, citing a near‑$1M shortfall; calls will be routed to other agencies as talks continue.
Staff proposals would hike or add dozens of city fees — from permit surcharges to park rentals — to close a projected $1.1M gap in Sonoma's 2026‑27 budget.
A new six-story, 15-courtroom Hall of Justice in Santa Rosa will be dedicated Friday, with California's chief justice on hand and tours to follow. The $231.7M project centralizes court services.
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