News Index
Nomination period opens for Nov. 7, 2023 Consolidated Election
Candidate nominations open on Monday, July 17, for various special district offices scheduled for election on Nov. 7, 2023. Candidates residing in Sonoma County who are interested in running for one of the more than 20 available positions must file nomination papers between July 17 and August 11 to have their names placed on the Nov. 7 ballot, according to Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors to consider Local Coastal Plan during July 17 Special Meeting
The public is invited to share feedback on the proposed Local Coastal Plan on Monday, July 17 at 9 a.m. during a special meeting of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Read full story
Sonoma County completes labor negotiations with all 11 unions, steps up efforts to fill vacant positions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved the last of 11 labor contracts up for renewal this year after more than nine months of labor negotiations. Read full story
Supervisors approve funding for Petaluma Veterans Building maintenance project
The Veterans Memorial Building in Petaluma will get a new roof, seismic upgrades and other improvements thanks to a $1.9 million construction contract approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today. The 64-year-old veterans building serves as a key community meeting space in Petaluma as well as an emergency evacuation center. Read full story
Sonoma County Probation Supports Special Olympics!
Probation staff recently attended the Special Olympics Unified Track and Field Meet at Windsor High School where they supported and cheered on the student athletes during their events. The celebrations continued after the meet when athletes went through a tunnel of local law enforcement personnel for congratulations and high fives! There were approximately 200 student athletes in attendance. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 7, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Sonoma County residents making $70,500 considered “low income”; 2. After pause, work on SMART extension to Windsor resumes; 3. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story
District 1 July 2023 Short Newsletter
I hope you had a safe and celebratory Fourth of July holiday filled with family, friends, and sunshine! Continue reading for information on upcoming events, announcements, and community news. Read full story
Sonoma County Assessment Roll increases to more than $114 billion
Sonoma County’s net assessment roll has hit an all-time high of $114,485,345,311, which represents an increase of 5.68 percent over last year’s assessment. The roll amount, which Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Deva Marie Proto delivered to the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office last week, reflects the value of all real and business property in Sonoma County as of Jan. 1, 2023. Read full story
Summer Energy and Resiliency Workshop Series
The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division is pleased to bring you the latest homeowner workshops in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient. Read full story