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August 04, 2022 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

John Alden named as director of Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

John Alden, a veteran oversight practitioner with more than 13 years of experience leading and managing civilian oversight agencies, has been named director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). Alden was selected after a successful nationwide recruitment and extensive selection process. Read full story


August 04, 2022 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Avelo Airlines Adds New Nonstop Service to Palm Springs from the North Bay Area

Avelo Airlines announced today new nonstop service to Palm Springs, California from the North Bay Area’s Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). Avelo will fly this route twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays beginning on November 11. Read full story


August 03, 2022 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Sonoma County partners with National Guard and City of Cloverdale on infrastructure improvements

The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced a strategic partnership with the California Army National Guard and the City of Cloverdale to make infrastructure improvements at the Cloverdale Veterans Memorial Building and along Canyon Road in the unincorporated community of Geyserville. Read full story


August 03, 2022 | Natural Resources

Virtual town hall on drought to update emergency response plans, impacts of water curtailments

State, county and local officials will present an update on the drought and its impacts on Sonoma County during a virtual town hall meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, the fourth in the county’s series of monthly public forums on the drought. Read full story


August 02, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Maxwell Farms Regional Park renovation budget approved by Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors today approved an additional $3.35 million needed to complete $7.2 million in renovations and improvements to recreation facilities at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, a popular regional park located in Boyes Hot Springs adjacent to the city of Sonoma. Read full story


July 29, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 29, 2022

1.Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest news from Sonoma County; 2) Drought town halls and wildfire preparedness; and 3) Weekly update on COVID-19 in Sonoma County Read full story


July 29, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Forbes lists Sonoma County as one of America’s best midsized employers

The County of Sonoma has been named one of America’s 500 Best Midsized Employers by Forbes magazine, the only government agency in California to make the magazine’s list. Read full story


July 29, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Avian flu detected in Sonoma County

Positive cases of avian influenza, or the bird flu, have been found in four wild birds in Sonoma County. While this particular strain of the virus poses minimal risk to humans, out of an abundance of caution the Sonoma County Department of Health Services is warning residents of the potential risk of handling or coming into close contact with a diseased or dead bird. Read full story


July 29, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County CoC Board Open Nominations: Vacant Service Provider Seat

The Sonoma County CoC Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Continuum of Care addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based. Read full story


July 25, 2022 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award

The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is excited to open up nominations for our second annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! This award was created to honor people in our community who uplift, empower, and support women and girls in Sonoma County. Read full story