Skip to Content
County of Sonoma - News and Press Releases

View All County News


July 15, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

What to do if PG&E has warned you of a powershutdown

IfPG&E has told you that they may turn off your electricity within the next 48 hours, hereare some important things to do now... Read full story


July 15, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Introducing new Learning Management System (LMS)

Workforce Development invites you to sign into the County of Sonoma’s new Learning Management System (LMS), sonoma higher ed. Read full story


July 12, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

City, County Reach Agreement with Homeless Advocateson Preliminary Injunction

Working together to expedite and attempt to resolve apending federal lawsuit, the County of Sonoma, the Sonoma County CommunityDevelopment Commission, and the City of Santa Rosa have reached an agreement withHomeless Action! and three individuals experiencing homelessness for apreliminary and temporary injunction. Read full story


July 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Three Providers Selected for Behavioral Health Youth and Family Services

On Tuesday July 9, 2019, the Sonoma County Board ofSupervisors awarded the Behavioral Health Youth and Family Services (YFS) contractsto the following three entities: Individuals Now, Inc. dba Social Advocates forYouth (SAY), Seneca Family of Agencies and LifeWorks of Sonoma County. Read full story


July 11, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Sonoma County United In Kindness Project

The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights is proud to unanimously support and endorse the Sonoma County - United in Kindness Project, put forward by the Interfaith Council of Sonoma County and approved by unanimous vote on March 26th, 2019. Read full story


July 10, 2019

ADU Calculator Can Help Homeowners Estimate Costs and Benefits of Building an ADU

Permit Sonoma, with regional partners, is introducing a new online tool to help estimate the costs, returns, and benefits associated with building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Read full story


July 09, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Changes to Encroachment & Septic Permit Fee Process

As of July 12, 2019, Permit Sonoma will be changing how fees are assessed for encroachment permit applications and septic permit applications to be more consistent with how we assess fees for other types of similar construction permit applications. Read full story


July 09, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Changes to Encroachment & Septic Permit Fee Process

As of July 12, 2019, Permit Sonoma will be changing how fees are assessed for encroachment permit applications and septic permit applications to be more consistent with how we assess fees for other types of similar construction permit applications. Read full story


July 08, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

What do you need todo to prepare for possible loss of power?

Here are 8 things you can do to start to get ready for thepotential loss of power... Read full story


July 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award Contract

Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Division Behavioral Health Services for Sonoma County Youth Request for Proposals # 19-004 (SC001-0000000855) Read full story