News Index
Board of Supervisors adopts language access policy
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a language access policy and implementation plan, in a commitment to improve access to County services for residents who do not speak English as their primary language or who do not speak any English. The policy was created by the County’s Office of Equity. Read full story
Sonoma County awards $14.8 million contract to build infrastructure for mixed-use development in Roseland
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a $14.8 million contract with Ghilotti Construction Co. to build sewer lines, utilities, streets and other infrastructure to support the Tierra de Rosas mixed-use development in Roseland. Read full story
Sonoma County bans sale of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco in unincorporated areas
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county. The changes to the county’s tobacco retail ordinance are in response to public health data that show e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco use increasing among high school-aged youth. Read full story
Evacuation exercise planned for Cloverdale areas of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with community preparedness groups, will be holding an evacuation exercise on Sunday, May 19, for the Cloverdale areas of Clover Springs, Palomino Lakes and Highland Ranch. Read full story
Weekly roundup for May 10, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Zero Waste Sonoma offers free compost at May 11 events; 2) Native Arts Festival comes to Windsor Town Green; 3) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony happens May 15; 4) Latest Sonoma County job opportunities; 5) County commission, committee and task force vacancies; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Board of Supervisors to hold TRUTH Act Forum to review Sheriff’s Office data on ICE access
Sonoma County residents are invited to participate in a community forum to learn about when the Sheriff’s Office Detention Division provides information about certain incarcerated persons to federal immigration authorities. This public meeting, the TRUTH Act Forum, is required under a 2017 state law. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Community and Administrative Services Section Manager, Program Development Manager, Staff Psychiatrist, and much more! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for May 3, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County EDB releases new Demographics Report; 2) May is Mental Health Awareness Month; 3) Farm Trails Spring Tour happens this weekend; 4) Latest Sonoma County job opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County Cannabis Equity Program awards $635,000 to advance economic justice and reduce industry barriers
The Board of Supervisors authorized grant agreements for 20 Sonoma County cannabis operators who were impacted due to cannabis-related offenses that occurred between 1971 and 2016, including arrest for or conviction of the sale, possession, distribution, use, manufacture or cultivation of cannabis, or other non-violent cannabis-related crimes, or were subject to asset forfeiture. Read full story
Sonoma County to hold May 4 memorial service for 44 residents whose bodies were unclaimed
The County of Sonoma will host a memorial service on May 4 to honor the lives of 44 local residents who died without family or friends willing or able to pay for the disposition of their remains. Read full story