News Index
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
District 3 Newsletter July 2022
Updates on evacuation zone access, ARPA funds to address homelessness, new constituent app, engagement opportunities, local events and more! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 22, 2022
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Vaccine distribution milestones; 2) Update on a new COVID vaccine from Novavax; 3) The evolution of COVID variants; 4) Vaccine and testing availability; 5) Other county news items; 6) Emergency preparedness tips & resources Read full story
Sonoma County begins process of reopening Joe Rodota Trail
In anticipation of reopening a closed section of Joe Rodota Trail along Highway 12 as soon as possible, Sonoma County officials have started the process of relocating homeless individuals camped along the trail to alternative shelter sites in the area. Read full story