The phrase “A dog is a man’s best friend” has taken a new meaning for Sheriff's Deputy, George Minaglia, and his crime-fighting K-9, Vito. The two-year-old Belgian Malinois first came to the police station in August where Vito and Minaglia bonded instantly.
The blaze erupted viciously and suddenly on October 23, driving many to evacuate and sending others into panic as they prepared themselves for another fire.
This past week, a couple of Sonoma State University students were able to serve complimentary coffee to Sonoma County evacuees and firefighters battling the Kincade fire. These students currently work at Dutch Bros Coffee and teamed with the owner in order to serve those who were evacuating and serving the county.
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are donating $2.85 million to Sonoma State University, aiding in the restoration of the university’s Fairfield Osborn Preserve. The Fairfield Osborn Preserve, soon to be renamed the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Learning Center, will provide environmental and educational learning experiences for all.
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are donating $2.85 million to Sonoma State University, aiding in the restoration of the university’s Fairfield Osborn Preserve.
Sonoma State University’s very own fraternity, Phi Delta Theta Cal Sigma, commonly known as “Phi Delt”, raised over twenty thousand dollars to help fight Cystic Fibrosis.
Since the fires of Fall 2017, Sonoma State University’s WATERS Program has teamed up with organizations across Sonoma County to aid in the restoration and preventative planning. WATERS is short for Watershed Academics To Increase Regional Sustainability.
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