Press Releases
County of Sonoma seeking public input regarding Graton Rancheria Resort & Casino expansion plans
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have issued a Notice of Preparation of a Tribal Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Graton Resort & Casino expansion project. The County of Sonoma is seeking the public’s input to inform its own comments on the Notice of Preparation, which are due on May 4. The county will forward all public comments received with the official county response. Read full story
Sonoma County residents encouraged to participate in Shake Out earthquake drill on April 18
Sonoma County residents are encouraged to take part in the Sonoma County Shake Out drill to be held on April 18 at 10 a.m., an annual exercise during national earthquake preparedness month. The drill will provide the community an opportunity to practice drop-cover-hold on, which is the recommended action to stay safe when an earthquake hits. Read full story
A los residentes del Condado de Sonoma se les invita para que participen en el ensayo de un terremoto llamado “Shake Out” el 18 de abril
A los residentes del Condado de Sonoma se les invita para que participen en el ensayo Sonoma County Shake Out, el cual se llevará a cabo el 18 de abril a las 10 a.m., y es un ejercicio anual durante el mes nacional de preparación contra los temblores. El ensayo le proporcionará a la comunidad la oportunidad de practicar el agáchese-cúbrase-agárrese bien, que son las acciones recomendada para protegerse cuando se presenta un terremoto. Read full story
Sonoma County vaccine video contest accepting entries until May 9
Sonoma County students are invited to take part in a countywide health video competition by submitting short videos that explain, promote and encourage COVID-19 vaccination and boosters in young people. Read full story
El concurso de video sobre las vacunas del Condado de Sonoma, acepta los trabajos hasta el 9 de mayo
Los estudiantes del Condado de Sonoma están invitados a participar en una competencia de todo el condado de un video de salud, presentando sus videos cortos que expliquen, promuevan y animen a la gente joven para que se aplique las vacunas y las vacunas de refuerzo contra la COVID-19. Read full story
County of Sonoma issues annual report on health of retirement system
The County of Sonoma has reduced its unfunded pension liability by 30 percent over the last four years, the result of strong investment returns and decisions by the Board of Supervisors to make early payments on the county’s unfunded liability, according to the fourth annual State of the Retirement System report presented to supervisors today. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts resolution opposing Koi Tribe attempts to establish casino in Sonoma County
The Board of Supervisors today unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the Koi Nation of Northern California’s attempts to place land southeast of Windsor into trust to build a casino. Read full story
Second booster shots available for Sonoma County residents age 50 and up
Residents age 50 and older and those who are immunocompromised are now eligible to receive a second booster of the mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at county-sponsored clinics as well as at local pharmacies and healthcare providers in Sonoma County. Read full story
Segundas vacunas de refuerzo disponibles para los residentes del Condado de Sonoma con edades de 50 y más
Los residentes con edades de 50 años y más y aquellos que tienen el sistema inmunitario comprometido ahora son elegibles para recibir una segunda vacuna de refuerzo de la vacuna mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech o Moderna) contra la COVID-19, en las clínicas patrocinadas por el Condado así como en las farmacias locales y con los proveedores de cuidados de salud en el Condado de Sonoma. Read full story
Maintaining tenant protections under County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program requires action by March 31, 2022
If you are a Sonoma County resident who has experienced family or individual income loss due to COVID-19 that has resulted in your inability to pay rent, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program exists to give you limited protection against eviction for non-payment of rent. However, this program and its limited protection against eviction for non-payment of rent is ending soon. Read full story