News Index
Caltrans and the county reassess Bohemian Highway Bridge Project over Russian River
Caltrans has informed the County of Sonoma that it will be unable to fund a full replacement of the dilapidated Bohemian Highway Bridge in Monte Rio, as it is currently planned. Read full story
Regional Partners Submit Proposal to Preserve Potter Valley Diversion and Fish Passage Options
The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission (MCIWPC), the Round Valley Indian Tribes (RVIT), and the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) last week submitted a proposal to advance a regional solution for preserving flows in the Russian River and improving Eel River fisheries. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 4, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County board, commission and task force opportunities; 2) 2023 Sonoma County Fair gets underway this week; 3) Interested in a career with local government?; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter August 3, 2023
Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story
Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, Master Gardeners to present educational display at Sonoma County Fair
Visitors to the Sonoma County Fair this year will see a new, educational collaboration between the Sonoma County Master Gardeners and the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. The two organizations are teaming up to create an educational demonstration garden in the patio outside the Hall of Flowers at the Sonoma County Fair. Read full story
Former state public health director named Sonoma County interim health officer
Dr. Karen Smith, an experienced public health official who previously served four years as director of the California Department of Public Health and state health officer, has been named interim health officer by the director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services. A physician specializing in infectious disease and public health with a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Smith has led health departments at the state and local level. Read full story
Sonoma County ranked fifth in national Digital Counties Survey
A county that is often celebrated for its coastline, redwoods and wines is now growing in recognition in another area - its digital landscape. Sonoma County was ranked among the best in the nation for its digital and online presence in a recent nationwide survey. Read full story
Sonoma County Human Services Department actively working to shorten wait times for people seeking aid
Officials for the Sonoma County Human Services Department are asking for the public’s patience when applying for CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits. Numerous challenges are causing delays in processing benefits, including increased staffing vacancies, the transition to a new state-mandated software system, and efforts to address a recent surge in electronic benefits theft. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 28, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Groundbreaking for new Santa Rosa Fire Station 5; 2. Listos California launches its “Summer Of Safety” campaign; 3. Russian River beach parking lots fill early on weekend mornings; 4. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story
CSW Affirms the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ Community
On July 13, 2023, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women voted unanimously to affirm the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ community in response to overt anti-LGBTQIA+ bias, transphobia, and homophobia have been present in Sonoma County. Read full story