News Index

August 18, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 18, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wildfire Resource Fair this Saturday, Aug. 19; 2) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

August 17, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to discuss temporary moratorium on mobile home park space rent increases

During its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider an urgency ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on rent increases in mobile home park spaces in unincorporated areas. Read full story

August 17, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award – Service Engagement with Incarcerated Individuals

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to theabove referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending tothe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: Interfaith Shelter Network, Inc. Read full story

August 16, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

North County Fire awarded $7.4 million grant for vegetation management

The Cloverdale and Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection Districts, operating under a joint power authority as “North County Fire,” are set to receive $7.4 million in grant funding from FEMA and CalOES for fire prevention and vegetation management work in the wider Cloverdale area. Read full story

August 16, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County launches new community health dashboard

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services today launched a new community health dashboard to increase public awareness of local health trends and improve the community’s ability to respond to changing health needs. Read full story

August 15, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors approves $1.4 million in loans to address homelessness and housing in Sonoma County

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted today to provide $1,415,130 in loans to expand the supply of affordable housing in the county by constructing 159 new housing units in Santa Rosa, Windsor and Guerneville. Read full story

August 15, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County leaders offer recovery support to Maui

County of Sonoma leaders are offering assistance and condolences to victims of the Maui wildfires as well as providing insights on wildfire recovery, given Sonoma County’s experiences in the aftermath of major wildfires in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Read full story

August 14, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Extended nomination period opens for November 7, 2023 Election

Candidate nominations for select special district offices scheduled for election in November have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. for any qualified person -- except the incumbent(s) -- because one or more of the incumbent(s) did not file. Read full story

August 11, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 11, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Regional Parks seeks input on new Calabazas Creek Preserve; 2) Fire season tips for equipment safety; 3) Sonoma Coast cleanup event this weekend; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

August 10, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on second draft of Election Administration Plan

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on its 2023 Election Administration Plan, which informs voters about all aspects of the California Voter’s Choice Act including Voting Center services, ballot drop box locations, and information specific to voters with disabilities and language minority voters. Read full story