Press Releases
County Office RemainOpen Providing Services tothe Community
The County ofSonoma will remain open for normal office functions on Friday, November 9, 2018. Read full story
Sonoma County Responds to PG&E’sPotential Power Shut-Off with Advanced Preparation
Thisafternoon, the County of Sonoma acted promptly to prepare for the potentialshut down of PG&E power to areas of Sonoma County. PG&E has notifiedthe County that they may activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocolsdue to extreme weather, and could potentially initiate a power shut down in theunincorporated northeastern parts of Sonoma County within the next 24 hours. Read full story
El Condado de Sonoma responde ante posibles cortes eléctricos de PG&E de manera anticipada
El Condado de Sonoma esta preparado responder ante posibles cortes eléctricos de PG&E en algunas áreas del condado. PG&E notificó al Condado sobre la posible activación de sus protocolos de seguridad pública que incluyen suspensiones del servicio eléctrico en áreas rurales del noreste del condado por las próximas 24 horas debido a inclemencias del clima. Read full story
Local Forum to Highlight Energy Efficiency andConservation Resources for the Agricultural Community
Farmers,vineyard owners, and other agricultural business owners are invited toparticipate in a free workshop on Tuesday, November 6 from 9 AM to 11 AM at theFarm Bureau Office to hear best practices from local farmers about energy and efficiencyand water conservation. Read full story
Sonoma County Prepares to Notify Residents of Upcoming PG&E Power Shut-Off Due Extreme Weather Conditions
Sonoma County officials are prepared to notify residents who will likely be impacted by PG&E’s planned power shut-off this evening, due to extreme weather conditions. PG&E estimates that around 400 customers in Sonoma County will be impacted by a power shut-off. Read full story
Sonoma County Responds to PG&E’sPotential Power Shut-Off With Advanced Preparation
Thisafternoon, the County of Sonoma acted promptly to prepare for the potentialshut down of PG&E power to areas of Sonoma County. Read full story
Tolay Lake Regional Park: Master Plan Approved, Park will Open Seven Days a Week
The SonomaCounty Board of Supervisors today approved the Tolay Lake Regional Park masterplan, an action that allows the county’s largest park to open daily later thismonth. Read full story
Sonoma County Releases Alert and Warning Exercise Findings in Report
Sonoma County Division of Emergency Management, in collaboration with local public safety agencies, conducted a first of its kind alert and warning exercise on the West Coast of the United States on September 10 and 12, 2018. Read full story
Sonoma County to Test Emergency Alerts
OnSeptember 10th and 12th Sonoma County will test emergencyalert and warning systems. During this testing period, residents and visitorsmay receive a phone call, an alert on their mobile device, or experienceinterruptions in local radio and television. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors Declare September as National Preparedness Month
The SonomaCounty Board of Supervisors declared that September is National PreparednessMonth. The preparedness campaign provides an opportunity for all of us to readyourselves and our families now and throughout the year for potential emergencysituations. Read full story