News Index
Weekly roundup for March 29, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) April 2 deadline for Homeless Coalition Board applications; 3) Job fair April 17 at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airportand 4) New SoCo Chat podcast episodes released; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Racial Equity Workgroup Vacancies - Application Period now Open!
We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate and committed individuals to join the Racial Equity Workgroup as we continue our important journey toward a more just and equitable system of homeless services! Read full story
New radio system supports rural communities, county operations in streamlined emergency response and recovery
The Board of Supervisors today announced the implementation of a new digital mobile radio system and support for a neighborhood effort designed to enhance communication among county officials, community groups and the Department of Public Infrastructure for greater efficiencies during disaster response and recovery. Read full story
County of Sonoma modernizes leadership structure to improve effectiveness, efficiency of county government
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today consolidated authority for managing the daily operations of county government into its top leadership position, renaming the post as County Executive. Read full story
Deadline for voters to ‘cure’ ballot signature issues is March 27
Voters whose signatures were missing or mismatched on ballot envelopes for the March 2024 primary election have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 to submit completed signature “cure” forms to the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office, according to Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters. Read full story
Weekly roundup for March 22, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Listen to classical music composed inside the Sonoma County jail and performed by Juilliard musicians; 2) Sonoma County airport to refurbish runway; 3) SoCo Chat: Helping our furry friends; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Alaska Airlines adds direct flights from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to Las Vegas
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add nonstop service from Sonoma County Airport to Las Vegas. The daily, year-round flight, which starts Oct. 1, is Alaska Airlines’ seventh nonstop destination from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. By this fall, Alaska will operate 13 peak day departures, including nonstop service to Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, Seattle, Portland, San Diego and Las Vegas. Read full story
District 1 March 2024 Newsletter
On Wednesday, March 20th, the County Administrator’s Office will conduct a First District Listening Session to hear community concerns and inputs around the state of rental housing in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, particularly the First District. Please view the flyer below for more information, and we hope to see you there! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 15, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public forum on local homelessness March 20; 2) SoCo Chat: What’s the difference between 2-1-1 and 9-1-1?; 3) New County job opportunities announced; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Residential tenant protection listening session coming to Sonoma Valley
Residents are invited to participate in a listening session to hear community concerns and input around the state of rental housing in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, particularly in Sonoma Valley. Read full story