Skip to Content
County of Sonoma - News and Press Releases

View All County News


June 09, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 9, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) How should Sonoma County protect trees?; 2) FCC program offers discounts on broadband internet; 3) Career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


June 06, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

River MAC June 8 Agenda, Free Chipper Program

The June 8 River MAC will be held at the Monte Rio Elementary School Library and virtually via Zoom. Learn how to report road issues, traffic issues, abandoned vehicles and more through SoCo Connect. Read on for an update on the Lower Russian River Governance Study and information about the County's Chipper Program. Read full story


June 05, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 June 2023 Short Newsletter

Starting June 13th, the Board of Supervisors will commence Budget Hearings. You can review details and learn how to participate at the link below, and keep an eye on my future newsletters for information on the outcomes from Budget Hearings. Read full story



June 02, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

Residential Solar Panel Recycling Event in Santa Rosa

Zero Waste Sonoma is holding a recycling event to accept used residential solar panels which can be challenging to recycle or dispose of. The event will be held on June 16, 2023 at the Luther Burbank Center between 9-5. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Read full story


June 02, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 2, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Summer 2023 Woodchipper Program is open; 2) Sanitation savings available to eligible households; 3) Evacuation exercise planned for June 11; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


June 02, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Mental Health Association of Alameda County. Read full story


June 01, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Mental Health Awareness Month, an observed decrease in homelessness, and a series of local investment in climate action, transit and community development. Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story


May 31, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

Fentanyl Awareness Campaign Expands to Press Democrat

The Sonoma County District Attorney’s ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign was recently featured in an article on the Press Democrat. Read full story


May 26, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 26, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available; 2) Public input sought for tree protection ordinance; 3) Local animal adoption event May 27; 4) Digital equity survey to improve internet access; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story