Press Releases
Public invited to comment on proposals to change Sonoma County’s Living Wage Ordinance
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on a series of proposed changes to the county’s Living Wage Ordinance during a special meeting on Monday, June 12. Read full story
Sonoma County hosts summit on potential reintroduction of sea otters to the North Coast
Marine biologists, economists, tribal representatives, elected leaders as well as local environmental advocates and other stakeholders are taking part in a conference in Bodega Bay today to explore the possibility and impacts of reintroducing southern sea otters to their former habitat on the Sonoma Coast. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts Clean Transit Rollout Plan to ensure zero-emission public transportation by 2040
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today adopted a plan that ensures within five years all new county public transit buses purchased will be zero-emission vehicles and all fossil-fueled buses will be retired within 17 years, in accordance with state law. Read full story
County survey finds most residents are content with quality of life, divided on direction
Sonoma County residents are divided about the direction the county is headed, but a majority is content with their quality of life, particularly within their own neighborhoods, according to the results of a community survey presented today to the Board of Supervisors. Read full story
Interest rates to increase July 1 for financing through Sonoma County Energy Independence Program
The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program, which helps property owners pay for improvements that utilize energy and water more efficiently and strengthen buildings against wildfires and earthquakes, announced today that interest rates on new financing will increase a half percent to 7.49 percent on July 1. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors approve $1.5 million to fund crisis responders
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $1.5 million to fund mobile crisis teams, which respond to emergency calls for behavioral health crises that do not require law enforcement. The board also directed the Department of Health Services to expand the program countywide by the end of the year. Read full story
Board of Supervisors allocates $3.9 million for seven water projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today awarded $3.9 million for seven projects addressing critical water resource challenges, including drought, flooding and sewage overflows. Read full story
Sonoma County launches regional initiative to protect Russian River watershed
The County of Sonoma launched a regional initiative today to unite government agencies, nonprofits, tribal partners and businesses around a set of common goals to protect the health of the Russian River and its surrounding watershed. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors lift COVID-19 emergency
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today formally lifted the emergency proclamation that has been in place since March 4, 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story
County officials urge caution if planning to visit the river or coast on Mother’s Day weekend
Officials from the County of Sonoma’s Regional Parks Department reminded those heading outdoors this warm Mother’s Day weekend to practice caution when enjoying the Russian River and the Sonoma Coast. Read full story