Ethan Varian

Officials say they’ve carefully considered the area’s expected water supply over the next few decades and are confident it will be enough to meet demand.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation Thursday over the objection of many local cities and neighborhood groups.

The shortages are leading to construction delays and increased budgets for new homes and projects, costs that in some instances are trickling down to buyers and potentially renters.

“We’re hopeful this becomes one tool in our toolbox to tackle our housing crisis,” said Bradley Dunn, policy manager with Permit Sonoma.

In Sonoma County, Pacaso currently manages two homes and has one more on the market, according to the company.

Eddie Haddad, the Las Vegas real estate broker, has said he is considering a wide range of plans for the 72-acre county northeast Santa Rosa property he is buying for more than $15 million.

The three-story multiservice shelter will be part of Caritas Village in Santa Rosa.

Donors dropped off games, dolls, action figures and other toys for families in need of gifts this holiday season.

The changes appear to be in response to monitoring shortfalls outlined in a Press Democrat investigation showing limited county oversight at an apartment complex run by local developer Bill Gallaher’s companies.

Eddie Haddad has a string of recent court judgments and complaints from tenants.

Officials announced the money from California’s Project Homekey program will go toward the project planned for a city-owned lot at near the Graton Resort and Casino.

The California Mortgage Relief Program will cover past due mortgage payments in full through a grant of up to $80,000 per household.

The median year-end sales price for single family homes in the county in 2021 hit $769,000, a nearly 10% jump from 2020.

The group seeks to force the city to reverse its decision approving the one-year pilot program at 845 Gravenstein Highway North.

Continuum of Care board members say they are working toward plans to smartly invest in efforts to stem any spike in the local homeless population.

The man was taking part in a group ride that involved dozens of motorcyclists when the crash happened shortly after noon, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Money from the toll would go toward projects to protect the vital North Bay artery rising sea levels caused by climate change.

The board extended a ban on new vacation rentals in many parts of the county for up to another ten and a half months while it weighs additional regulations for short-term rental properties.

In recent years, Sonoma County has turned to managed tent camps and “safe parking” programs as alternatives to overburdened emergency shelters.

The $500 million Mill District development is reshaping the main gateway to the city’s downtown. The new homes, ranging in price from about $1 million to $8.5 million, are set to be completed within about two years.