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September 26, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Mill Creek Evacuation Drill on October 19, 2019

Residentsof Mill Creek are invited to participate in a Sonoma County Evacuation Drill onOctober 19th. The Department of Emergency Management is working withresidents to refine evacuation map for the local area, and procedures. Read full story


September 26, 2019 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Demolition Funding Approved by Board of Supervisors

On September 24th the Board of Supervisors voted to approve $10.8 million toward demolition of the blighted buildings on the Chanate Campus. Read full story


September 25, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Debris Insurance Collection from 2017 Fires Begins

Many Sonoma County property owners utilized the Government-Sponsored Debris Removal Program (Program) to clear debris after the devastating Sonoma Complex Fires. The Program was administered and paid for by FEMA and Cal OES. Read full story


September 24, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

PG&E Will Not Initiate Large-Scale Power Shutoff in Sonoma County

The County of Sonoma and City of Santa have been informed by PG&E that due to improved weather conditions for our area, the agency does not plan to initiate the large-scale power shutoff originally planned for portions of Sonoma County. However, PG&E is still planning to shutoff power in a limited area of unincorporated eastern Sonoma County along Porter Creek Road, affecting less than 1,000 customers Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Heat Advisory and Possible Power Shut off

The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Sonoma County will see high temperatures today Tuesday September 24, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm tomorrow September 25, 2019 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para elCondado de Sonoma

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronostica temperaturas cálidas en toda la región y en el condado de Sonoma en los próximos días. El condado de Sonoma verá altas temperaturas hoy martes 24 de septiembre a partir de las 11 a.m. hasta las 8:00 pm miércoles 25 de septiembre, 2019 con varias áreas en el Condado moviéndose hacia el pronóstico HeatRisk de nivel naranja y rojo. Read full story


September 23, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

The County of SonomaPrepares to Respond to the Impacts of a Possible PG&E Power Shut-Off Event

The County of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shut off conducted by PG&E. The agency informed County officials that Sonoma County is under a “Public Safety Shut off Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event within the next 12 hours. Read full story


September 23, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

PG&E will not Shut Power off Tonight in County, however Possibility RemainsTomorrow

The County of Sonoma was recently informed by PG&E that the agency will not shut off power this evening. However, the power shut off watch is still in effect for tomorrow, September 24. The County of Sonoma will continue preparing to respond to the impacts of this likely event. Read full story


September 23, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Thank You for Attending the 2019 Conference!

The Leaders in Action: Equity and Oral Health Conference on September 20, 2019 brought together local and regional champions that presented methods to address social determinants of oral health in order to promote equity in communities, schools, and clinics.   Please click on the link below for slides and resources from the event.  https://links.sonoma-county.org/iRl8AcLkZxs/ Read full story


September 20, 2019 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Guayakí Yerba Mate Takes its Climate Commitment to the Next Level with Solar

In line with their continual commitment to sustainability and regeneration, Sebastopol-based Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products will now be generating their own power. Read full story