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July 17, 2023 | Community Development Commission

Request for Qualifications: Travel Trailer Donation is Now Available!

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) is soliciting qualifications and conceptual proposals from qualified entities including non-profit organizations and local government (Applicants) for the long-term ownership and management of up to thirty-one travel trailers. Read full story


July 17, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Global Material Recovery Facility operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Solid Waste Facility Permit Modification with the LEA. Read full story


July 17, 2023 | Department of Human Services

Former foster youth in Sonoma County to receive $148,000 in scholarships for higher education

More than three dozen former Sonoma County foster youth will be awarded a total of $148,000 in scholarships Thursday through a partnership between the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation and the Sonoma County Human Services Department. Read full story


July 14, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 14, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New county report examines impact, future of local tech industry; 2) Share your vision for Carrington Coast Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve; 3) Probation staff cheers on Special Olympians; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story


July 13, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

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


July 13, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

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



July 11, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

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


July 11, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

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


July 11, 2023 | Probation Department

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