News Index

September 28, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors Approves Formation of Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 the Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the municipal advisory council. Read full story

September 26, 2018 | Office of Recovery and Resiliency

Draft Recovery & Resiliency Framework Open for Public Comment

Yesterday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors received the Draft Recovery and Resiliency Framework which provides a blueprint to help the county rebuild and recover from the October 2017 wildfires and emerge stronger and better prepared for future disasters. Read full story

September 20, 2018 | Office of Recovery and Resiliency

County, City to Observe One-Year Anniversary of Wildfires

The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa will hold a ceremony on October 8, 2018 in observance of the one year anniversary of the Sonoma Complex fires. The ceremony will include a memorial bell ringing to remember those who lost their lives in the fires and provide an opportunity for community grieving, healing and reflection through public chalk art expression. The chalk art will continue on October 9th. Read full story

September 20, 2018 | County Administrator's Office

DispensaryWaitlist Update

TheCounty has launched a new cannabis dispensary waitlist available to applicantswith permit eligible properties. Read full story

September 11, 2018 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

September 2018: Veterans Memorial Buildings Newsletter

Veterans Advisory Committee Endorses New Policy Read full story

September 11, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Veterans Service Office Changes Drop-in and Veteran I.D. Hours Starting September 24, 2018

Starting Monday, Sept. 24, the Sonoma County Veterans Service Office (VSO), 3725 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, will increase drop-in office hours to Monday−Thursday, 8−11 a.m. Read full story

September 10, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 2018 Issue

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) newsletter is published every two to three months by Sonoma County Behavioral Health. Read full story

September 07, 2018 | County Administrator's Office

September SoCo Correspondent

On Monday, September 10th the County of Sonoma will be conducting a SoCoAlert TEST. All Sonoma County residents who are subscribed, and all landlines, will receive a phone call. Sign up at SoCoAlert.com or call 866-939-0911. On Wednesday, September 12th the County will conduct a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST. This test will involve the communities of Roseland, Healdsburg, Penngrove, Cotati and Glen Ellen. WEA is an emergency message sent through your mobile carrier, similar to Amber Alerts. No registration is required. Additionally, the County will conduct an Emergency Alert System test, which will interrupt local radio and television broadcasts.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read our Newsletter Read full story

September 07, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Veterinarians offer tips to protect livestock from wildfire smoke

Veterinarians Offer Tips to Protect Livestock from Wildfire Smoke Read full story

September 07, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Advance Care Planning Workshop October 16, 2018

When someone is sick, it's natural to ask, "What can I do to help?" or "What can I do for you?" It feels good to fulfill someone's wishes. But if your loved one is so sick that he or she is unable to speak and you don't already know what he or she wants—that feels awful. Read full story