News Index

October 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 4, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) October’s heat is here – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County Voter Guides arriving soon; 3) Know your status – HIV testing available; 4) North Bay Zero Waste Week Oct. 12 - 19; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

October 04, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless County and Survey

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 the contract be awarded to Applied Survey Research (ASR). Read full story

October 02, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Health Officer extends health advisory concerning heat wave

County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county through 11 p.m. Thursday. The Excessive Heat Warning was extended through 11 p.m. Thursday for Sonoma County Interior and Coastal Ranges. Interior temperatures will range from the mid-90s to low 100s, regions close to the coast will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s, and regions directly along the coast will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s. Read full story

October 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter October 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall improvements, the Community Vision Phase of the Sonoma County General Plan, a new study on septic systems and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story

October 01, 2024 | Department of Health Services

5th Prop 47 Advisory Meeting

September 30, 2024 | Department of Emergency Management

Sonoma County Health Officer issues health advisory concerning heat wave; County to open cooling centers

County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has issued a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county from 11 a.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Wednesday. Read full story

September 30, 2024 | Department of Child Support Services

Sonoma County best mid-sized county in state at helping parents reach successful child support agreements

The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been honored by the State of California for its work helping parents mutually agree on child support payments without undergoing an adversarial courtroom proceeding. Read full story

September 30, 2024 | Natural Resources

State grant renews invasive quagga mussel prevention program at Lake Mendocino

The Sonoma County Water Agency’s watercraft inspection program at Lake Mendocino will continue for another two years, thanks to $400,000 in state grant funding that went into effect on Sept. 16. The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways grant will fund the program to keep invasive quagga and zebra mussels from being introduced to Lake Mendocino until Sept. 15, 2026. Read full story

September 27, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for September 27, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) It’s still fire season – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County General Plan Update; 3) Foster parent information session Oct. 15; 4) Measure O funding opportunity announced; 5) Podcasts this week; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story

September 27, 2024 | Department of Health Services