Press Releases
Board of Supervisors approves temporary fix to implement voter-approved sales taxes in Sonoma County, Sebastopol
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a stopgap measure today that will allow two voter-approved measures to increase sales taxes countywide and in the City of Sebastopol on April 1, 2025. Read full story
Sonoma County approves new contract with in-home care providers
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today ratified a three-year contract agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 2015 that would increase wages and benefits for more than 7,200 local in-home care workers who assist seniors and people with disabilities. Read full story
Sonoma County tenant rights town hall set for December 4 in Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County will host an in-person town hall in Boyes Hot Springs on Dec. 4 to update residents about their tenant protection rights including new rights recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The informational session, which will include Spanish interpretation, will feature representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Counsel’s office. Read full story
Sonoma County landlord webinar set for November 19
Sonoma County will host a webinar on Nov. 19 to update landlords about their responsibilities under a new tenant protection ordinance recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The online informational session, which will include Spanish interpretation, will feature representatives from the Sonoma County Counsel’s Office. Read full story
CalFire to lift burn permit suspension in Sonoma County
The burn permit suspension in Sonoma County will be lifted on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m., CalFire has announced. The state fire agency is formally canceling the burn suspension in Sonoma, Colusa, Lake, Napa Solano and Yolo counties. Read full story
Sonoma County awarded $1.84 million for the Northside Russian River Shaded Fuel Break Project
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today authorized $1.8 million for three critical fuel breaks that will help protect residents in the Rio Nido, Guernewood and Hacienda areas from wildfires. Read full story
County of Sonoma’s unfunded pension liability down 37 percent since 2020, according to annual report on health of retirement system
The County of Sonoma has reduced its unfunded pension liability by 37 percent since 2020, the result of strong investment returns and decisions by the Board of Supervisors to pay down the County’s unfunded liability, according to the sixth annual State of the Retirement System report presented to supervisors today. Read full story
Sonoma County tenant rights webinar set for October 17
Sonoma County will host a webinar on October 17 to update residents about their tenant protection rights including new rights recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The online informational session, which will include Spanish interpretation, will feature representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Counsel’s office. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves public art installation at Joe Rodota Trail entrance in Sebastopol
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a new public art installation at the entrance of the Joe Rodota Trail in Sebastopol, highlighting the County's ongoing commitment to enhancing public spaces and promoting cultural awareness. Read full story
Environmental and culinary benefits of induction cooking to be on display October 19 at fall Induction Cooking Expo
Learn how induction cooking can save money, help the environment and improve your culinary skills at the fall North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on Oct. 19 in Santa Rosa. The free event features a demonstration of induction cooking, hands-on opportunities to try an induction stovetop, and information on rebates and incentives for energy efficient upgrades to your home. Read full story