Free Event: Sonoma Ready Day Emergency Preparedness Fair. Sunday, September 8th. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. More info
Learn about the first digital census, and help us achieve a full and accurate count of all Sonoma County residents. More about Census 2020
Join the Sonoma County Trails Challenge and see how far you'll go this summer.
Our shelter cares for homeless animals until they can be matched with perfect forever homes. Adopt an Animal
At the County, every opportunity you explore gives you the room to experience your career in a whole new way. Room to Move. Room to Grow »

County of Sonoma, California

Spare the Air Alert in Effect through August 16, 2019

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has issued a Spare the Air Alert.

Burning wood, including manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, indoors or outdoors, is banned during this Spare the Air Alert.

Public Charge Training for Advocates and Service Providers on August 20, 2019 in San Bernardino
Health Services
Published on August 16, 2019
There are training resources available to help service providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) to discuss public charge with patients, clients and the community from the California Primary Care Association (CPCA).
Septic Permitting Changes Now in Effect
Permit Sonoma
Published on August 16, 2019
As of August 15, 2019, the Sonoma County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual version 7.0 is in effect. Customers are hereby advised that any septic applications will be required to comply with the provisions of the OWTS Manual version 7.0. Customers are further advised of the following updates to Permit Sonoma’s permitting procedures...
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency
Environmental Health & Safety
Published on August 14, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction
More News

45th Gravenstein Apple Fair
Today: August 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Are you ready for a weekend of old-fashioned fun celebrating local agriculture? There’s something for everyone: live music, arts & crafts, vendors, local food and beverages, children’s activities, and of course, the famous heirloom Gravenstein apples.
Garden & Land Stewards
Regional Parks
Today: August 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maddux Ranch Regional Park - Larkfield Community Garden
Share your love for seasonal food and native habitats at the Larkfield Community Garden & Learning Center. Volunteer workdays are a fun and healthy way for the family to learn organic gardening skills and land stewardship on the third Saturday of each month.
Invasive Plant Removal
Regional Parks
Today: August 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Doran Regional Park
Lend a helping hand for Bodega Bay’s wetlands by removing invasive ice plant. Removing ice plant allows native, endangered plants to repopulate the area and wildlife to thrive.
Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Event
Sonoma County Animal Services
Today: August 17, 2019 from 12:00 – 4:30 PM
Clear the Shelters returns August 17, 2019! This event is a community-driven, nationwide pet adoption campaign that matches homeless pets with loving, new homes.
More Events