News Index
Sonoma County partners with University of California in support of public research, education in Bodega Bay and Sonoma Valley
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has authorized two separate license agreements between the County of Sonoma and The Regents of the University of California in support of public research and educational activities on county-owned tidelands property at Bodega Bay and the Los Guilicos campus in Sonoma Valley. Read full story
Sonoma County to host first-ever job and resource fair for homeless on March 22 in Santa Rosa
Sonoma County will host its first-ever job and resource fair for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless on March 22 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 10, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Atmospheric River forecast and preparations; 2) SoCo Correspondent March edition available; 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
March Storm Prep - 3/9
Current forecasts predict the Russian River will peak in Guerneville at 33.3 ft, into the flood stage, at 11 pm on Friday. Wind advisory along the Coast and throughout Sonoma at 20-30 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph expected. Of course this means some trees/tree limbs will be coming down; so be prepared for possible power outages. We also have a second storm system coming in with plans to peak on the 14th, but this system is still too far out for accurate predictions. It's worthwhile, however, to know that this will be a wet week ahead on already saturated soils. This is the time to pull out of low lying areas for the week ahead.Sandbag supplies, thanks to the Public Infrastructure department, are available at Sonoma Landworks in Guerneville and at the Occidental Firehouse. Read full story
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 7, 2023, Special Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
County Government Center parking lot selected as an emergency shelter site; public forum to be held Monday
County staff have selected a parking lot at 2550 Ventura Ave. on the County Government Center campus as the location for an emergency shelter site where space for up to 90 tents will be provided for homeless individuals to live temporarily while transitioning into permanent housing. Read full story
Atmospheric River and River MAC Postponed - 3/8/23
Here we go again! An Atmospheric River is expected to arrive beginning Thursday. Heavy rain impacts, including flooding, are possible and a Flood Watch has been issued for Sonoma County in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. The in-person River MAC meeting scheduled for Thursday March 9th has been postponed to Wednesday March 22nd. Read full story
Vacation Rentals, Broadband, Infrastructure & More - 3/6/23
West County is on the move! We are making big strides on topics including unincorporated governance strategy, infrastructure upgrades and repairs, quality of life in vacation rental neighborhoods, and rural broadband. And we need your participation and advocacy to bring these fully to life! Read full story
Sonoma County highlights critical work of grand juries, encourages people to volunteer for service
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today honored the important work of civil grand juries in investigating and reporting on local governmental operations to ensure they are being conducted efficiently, honestly and in the best interest of the public. Read full story
District 1 March 2023 Short Newsletter
Flooding, hail storms, snow - what hasn't Sonoma County seen this winter? I know I am ready for warmer days, but the sight of snow dotting our peaks is a beautiful one we don't get every year, so I will appreciate it while it lasts and hope it makes an enduring impact on our drought conditions. Read full story