News Index
Weekly Roundup for May 5, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest SoCo Correspondent edition now available; 2) Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo May 6; 3) Sonoma County Transportation Authority seeks public input; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County Weights and Measures advises shoppers to review sales receipts after rise in failed retail inspections
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is encouraging local shoppers to verify charges on all retail sales receipts after nearly 36 percent of local grocery stores and retail businesses failed a price accuracy inspection over the last 13 months, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services host special mental health forum
With Sonoma County experiencing a rise in substance use disorders, homelessness and a shortage of services to address an unprecedented mental health crisis, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services on Tuesday convened a first-of-its-kind summit of behavioral health professionals from across the county for a listening session on the mental health care needs of the community. Read full story
Probation Department Staff Participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge
Division Director, Melissa Segura and Probation Industries Crew Supervisor, Victor Gonzales from the Sonoma County Probation Department participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge on April 1, 2023 to raise money for our local Special Olympics athletes. Read full story
Main Street bridge in Monte Rio closed temporarily to ensure public safety following winter storm damage
The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure today announced the temporary closure to vehicle traffic of the Main Street bridge over Dutch Bill Creek in Monte Rio after the bridge sustained critical damage in recent winter storms. One lane of the road had remained open with traffic control, but department officials determined that a full temporary closure to vehicles is necessary to ensure public safety following reports of drivers not observing the lane closure. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for April 28, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) North Bay Zero Waste Symposium May 11; 2) Sonoma County Sheriff announces 2023 Youth Academy; 3) Food, economic assistance available for local families; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Dear Colleague Letter: Increasing Cases of Syphilis Among Females and of Congenital Syphilis
Sonoma County Public Health (PH) requests your assistance in responding to alarming increases in congenital syphilis in California and Sonoma County. Over the last several years, California has experienced a steep increase in syphilis among females and in congenital syphilis (CS). Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services to host special mental health forum May 2
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services are hosting a day-long community forum on Tuesday, May 2 concerning the state of mental health in the county. The forum, to be held at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa, will include panels of county behavioral health officials and mental health service providers discussing key challenges and issues facing the community. Read full story
April 2023 Newsletter
Celebrate Earth Day, Read About Expanded Mental Health Services in Schoools, and Learn More about the Updated Camping Ordinance Read full story
Avelo Airlines Continues Sonoma County Expansion with New Exclusive Nonstop Service to Central Oregon
Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) with new nonstop service to Bend, Oregon’s Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM). Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop flights between California Wine Country and Central Oregon. Read full story