News Index

December 08, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County adopts updated state building codes with local amendments

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted this week to adopt the California Model Building Codes, which includes requiring the use of electric appliances exclusively in most new residential construction.  Read full story

December 08, 2022 | Office of Equity Department

Supervisors approve vision and values for Sonoma County Office of Equity

On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the mission, vision and values of the county Office of Equity which was created in August 2020 to address social and racial equity issues and to ensure county policies and programs result in greater positive outcomes for communities of color. Read full story

December 07, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 December 2022 Short Newsletter

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, and that you're staying warm amidst this frigid start to December. I'm thankful that last week, the County of Sonoma and City of Sonoma were able to open a temporary warming center at the Sonoma Veterans Center, which I know was of great concern in the community.Original Publishing Date: 12/7/22 Read full story

December 07, 2022 | Human Resources Department

Negotiations Public Updates:

December 07, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2023-2024 is now available!

The Community Development Commission is excited to release a Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply. Read full story

December 07, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (2023)

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission will be accepting applications for fiscal year 2023 funds that total over $4 million dollars including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, CDBG Cares Act, and the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund. Eligible projects include affordable housing activities, capital projects, tenant based rental assistance, homelessness supportive services, rapid rehousing, fair housing services, non-congregate shelter, and economic development activities. Read full story

December 07, 2022 | Natural Resources

Russian River Inflatable Dam Lowered in Advance of Forecasted Storm

In anticipation of a major storm arriving this weekend and elevated river flows, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) on Wednesday, December 7 will begin the process of deflating its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville. Read full story

December 06, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County increases Living Wage to $17.25 an hour starting on Jan. 1, 2023

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to raise the county’s Living Wage 2.74 percent to $17.25 an hour, while opening the door for an additional increase in the spring to keep pace with inflation. Read full story

December 06, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas

The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story

December 06, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopts road safety action plans to reduce traffic collisions, roadway fatalities

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today signaled ongoing support for public investment in roadway safety by adopting the Sonoma County Local Road Safety Plan and, separately, adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan, which are intended to reduce roadway collisions and fatalities and improve public safety for all road users in Sonoma County. Read full story