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July 09, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Notice of Office(s) to Be Filled and Measure(s) to Be Voted On (City of Sonoma)

Notice is hereby given that a general municipal electionwill be held in the City of Sonoma on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, forthe following office(s). Read full story


July 09, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Notice of Office(s) to Be Filled (Town of Windsor)

Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Electionwill be held in the Town of Windsor on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, forthe following office(s). Read full story


July 08, 2020 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Sonoma County Financing Program Announces Rate Reduction

The County of Sonoma’s financing program, Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP), has been approved for an interest rate reduction from 7% to 5.99%. Read full story


July 07, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Department Hours Extended

Effective July 6, 2020, the office of Sonoma County Transportation & Public Works is open by appointment Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Read full story


July 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Process for Strengthening IOLERO, and other updates

This edition of IOLERO's newsletter discusses the plans to expand IOLERO's powers and duties, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and an update about the investigation of David Ward's death. Read full story


July 01, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

PermitSonoma Limited Reopening

Permit Sonoma will be reopening for limited services and for limited hours starting July 6, 2020. Read full story


June 30, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column Read full story


June 29, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS PeopleSoft Enhancements - Correction

Due to a technical issue, we removed the Budget Lines enhancement effective immediately and will provide a fix in the future. Read full story


June 28, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Blue-Green Algae Caution Signs Posted at Salmon Creek Lagoon in Bodega Bay

Nowthat Summer is here and recreation on the local waterways is increasing, theSonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) and the State Water ResourcesControl Board request the public be mindful of freshwater harmful algal blooms(HABs) in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Recreating in waterways contaminatedwith HABs can cause illness, and is especially harmful to children and pets. Read full story


June 25, 2020 | Human Resources Department

IMPORTANT! Employee Benefits Update

Important! Employee Benefits Update Read full story