News Index
Board of Supervisors endorses region wide strategic plan to address homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted today to support a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness, one developed by the Continuum of Care, the county’s homeless services system of care. The Continuum of Care Board approved the plan unanimously on Dec. 14, 2022. Read full story
District 3 Newsletter Jan 2023
Read our January 2023 Newsletter for updates on new county leadership, climate action news, regional storm response, and information on community announcements and local events. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves site selection, design criteria for new county government center
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved the selection of the existing county administration center site on Administration Drive in Santa Rosa for a phased construction of a new Sonoma County Government Center. Read full story
Board of Supervisors receives update from Golden State Connect on progress toward reliable, affordable internet for Sonoma County
Construction of a broadband system for rural residents in California could begin by the end of the year, according to Golden State Connect, a regional Joint Powers Authority established to increase access to high-speed internet for residents and businesses in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County and 38 other rural member counties. Read full story
Sonoma County announces purchase of ten all-electric buses bolstering shift to zero-emission transit fleet
Sonoma County today announced the purchase of ten battery electric transit buses to replace ten compressed natural gas buses, consistent with the Climate Action and Resiliency pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. The ten new buses, which are scheduled for delivery between July 1 and August 31, 2024, are in addition to six all-electric buses expected to arrive in June. There are currently three all-electric buses in the county’s 49-bus fleet. The purchase was approved by the Board of Supervisors today on a unanimous vote. Read full story
Negotiations Public Updates:
The County of Sonoma and SEIU met for their eleventh bargaining session on January 25, 2023. Sonoma County Employees’ Retirement Association (SCERA) Chief Executive Officer, Julie Wyne presented on considerations of pension cost-of-living adjustments for future recipients. Read full story
Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is proud to announce our third annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! We are excited to recognize five outstanding leaders in 2023 and continue to highlight people improving the lives of women and girls for years to come. Winners will be announced and presented at the March 2023 Commission on the Status of Women meeting. Read full story
Sonoma County issues freeze warning
The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze warning in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Wednesday morning. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure. Read full story
District 1 January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year! I hope you had a joyful holiday season and that your 2023 is off to a good start, rain included!Original Publishing Date: 1/23/23 Read full story
Housing Element, Land Use, Governance Study & MAC Update - February 2
We’re hearing quite a bit from West County communities about the Draft Environmental Impact Review (DEIR) which proposes upzoning of certain properties to provide additional housing in unincorporated areas. So we thought we’d take a moment to fill you in on process, share upcoming opportunities to comment and participate, and also provide some background. Read full story