News Index

August 01, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Former state public health director named Sonoma County interim health officer

Dr. Karen Smith, an experienced public health official who previously served four years as director of the California Department of Public Health and state health officer, has been named interim health officer by the director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services. A physician specializing in infectious disease and public health with a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Smith has led health departments at the state and local level. Read full story

July 31, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County ranked fifth in national Digital Counties Survey

A county that is often celebrated for its coastline, redwoods and wines is now growing in recognition in another area - its digital landscape. Sonoma County was ranked among the best in the nation for its digital and online presence in a recent nationwide survey. Read full story

July 31, 2023 | Department of Human Services

Sonoma County Human Services Department actively working to shorten wait times for people seeking aid

Officials for the Sonoma County Human Services Department are asking for the public’s patience when applying for CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits. Numerous challenges are causing delays in processing benefits, including increased staffing vacancies, the transition to a new state-mandated software system, and efforts to address a recent surge in electronic benefits theft. Read full story

July 28, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 28, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Groundbreaking for new Santa Rosa Fire Station 5; 2. Listos California launches its “Summer Of Safety” campaign; 3. Russian River beach parking lots fill early on weekend mornings; 4. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story

July 26, 2023 | Human Resources Department

CSW Affirms the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ Community

On July 13, 2023, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women voted unanimously to affirm the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ community in response to overt anti-LGBTQIA+ bias, transphobia, and homophobia have been present in Sonoma County. Read full story

July 26, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter July 26, 2023

We're excited to bring you details for our upcoming Community Advisory Council meeting happening on August 2, 2023. To ensure everyone can participate, we're adopting a hybrid format — you can join us in person or tune in online, whatever suits you best! Read full story

July 21, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 21, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Join us at the 2nd annual North Bay Zero Waste Week; 2) Simple steps to avoid email and telephone scams; 3) Learn how to get hired at the county; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story

July 20, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 July 2023 Newsletter

The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings on June 16th, 2023, approving a $2.3 billion budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of our budget staff in the County Administrator’s office, and our CAO Christina Rivera, for guiding us through the process. Read full story

July 18, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Supervisors approve Local Coastal Plan

Sonoma County’s Local Coastal Plan, a foundational planning document that regulates land use and protects resources along the 55-mile shoreline, now heads to the California Coastal Commission after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated version of the plan Monday. Read full story

July 18, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Seneca Family of Agencies, LifeWorks of Sonoma County, andIndividuals Now, Inc., dba Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Read full story