News Index
County of Sonoma to Launch Fire Recovery Community Engagement
The County of Sonoma encourages residents to participate in workshops that will gather public input to shape the Recovery and Resiliency Plan to ensure the safety, livelihoods, and economic prosperity of the residents of Sonoma County. Read full story
Artist Eisen donates “Fall Vineyards, 2015” to Sonoma County Adult and Aging Division
West County artist and community advocate Judith Eisen donated a painting inspired by Sonoma County’slandscape for the lobby of the Sonoma County Human Services Adult and AgingDivision offices in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Harlem Globetrotters offers County Employee discounted tickets for performance
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will beperforming at the Haehl Pavilion at Santa Rosa Junior College on Wednesday,August 8th, and Thursday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. GeneralAdmission is $25.00 and the Harlem Globetrotters are offering Sonoma Countyemployees a $7.00 discount to attend the event. Read full story
County of Sonoma Encourages Residents and Visitors to be Prepared for First Red Flag Warning of the Fire Season
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 11 am Saturday, June 23, 2018 to 8 PM Sunday, June 24, 2018. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions comprised of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures are either occurring now, or will shortly. Read full story
CalFresh, CalWORKS EBT Card Outage June 23-24
The state of California transition to a new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) vendor for the swipe machines requires <b>a statewide, 24-hour EBT card programoutage</b>. The black-out period is scheduled from <b>Saturday, June 23 at 11 p.m. until Sunday, June 24, at 11:00 p.m</b>. Read full story
Human Services Department Promotes Two to Division Directors
Due to retirements, the Sonoma County Human Services Department has promoted two employees to division director positions. Read full story
Heat Notification: Tips to Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise
The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the state and in Sonoma County over the next few days. The hottest weather will be on Friday, June 22, 2018 and Saturday, June 23, 2018. Inland temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low 100s while temperatures closer to the coast will remain milder. Read full story
Sonoma County Coalition is Opening Doors for LGBTQI Older Adults
During National Pride Month, it’s important to remember the history of why we celebrate gains for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex (LGBTQI) people. Many LGBTQI older adults grew up during a time when to love someone of the same gender was considered a crime, mental illness or a sin. LGBTQI people could be put in jail, fired froma job or put into a mental institution. Read full story
First Rebuild in Unincorporated Sonoma County
Today the County issued the certificate of occupancy for the first completed rebuild in unincorporated Sonoma County. This property is located in the Berrybrook neighborhood of Santa Rosa and was destroyed by the devastating 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires. Find out more including photos Read full story
Dispensary Update
The County has been issuing land use permits for dispensaries since 2007. No more than 9 medical cannabis dispensaries can be permitted within the unincorporated county at any one time. There arecurrently 5 permitted dispensaries and 4 applications that have been deemed complete. At this time, the county is not accepting any new dispensary applications. Read full story