News Index

September 13, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for September 13, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free e-waste recycling event this weekend; 2) Sonoma County Airport hosts community workshops; 3) Mental Health community event Sept. 21; 4) Career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story

September 11, 2024 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Board of Supervisors approves plan to make Sonoma County government carbon-neutral by 2030

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to make County government operations carbon-neutral by 2030, the latest in a series of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors in an effort to slow climate change and protect county residents from its increasingly dangerous effects. Read full story

September 11, 2024 | Office of Equity Department

Melissa Valle appointed permanent Director of the Sonoma County Office of Equity

Melissa Valle, Interim Director for the Sonoma County Office of Equity since April 2024, has been appointed to direct the Office permanently. The appointment by County Administrator Maria Christina Rivera is scheduled to be considered for approval by the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 24. Read full story

September 10, 2024 | Information Systems Department

Sonoma County adopts artificial intelligence policy

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a policy for the use of artificial intelligence by County employees, acknowledging that the rapidly developing technology can help make government more efficient while weighing the ethical challenges that AI poses. Read full story

September 10, 2024 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Board of Supervisors approves construction of permanent Asti bridge over Russian River

The Board of Supervisors today approved the construction of a permanent two-lane bridge across the Russian River on Washington School Road near the community of Asti in north Sonoma County. The new bridge is intended to enhance public safety and connectivity and eliminate the financial cost and environmental impact of installing and removing a temporary bridge each year. Read full story

September 10, 2024 | Department of Human Services

Board of Supervisors approves action plan to support older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive 10-year plan to improve the health and well-being of the county’s swelling population of older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Read full story

September 10, 2024

Sonoma County sees an 18.8 percent increase in total value of agricultural production

The total value of agricultural crops grown in Sonoma County last year was nearly $950 million, according to the 2023 Sonoma County Crop Report, which the Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures presented to the Board of Supervisors today. The annual accounting of local agricultural commodity production and gross values, based on a survey of more than 1,000 Sonoma County producers, showed the total value was $945,722,700, which represents an 18.8 percent increase over the 2022 value of $796 million. Read full story

September 06, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for Sept. 6, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) High wildfire risk as peak season gets underway; 2) ‘Rethink your drink’ at South Park Festival Sept. 14; 3) Bodega Bay Health and Safety Fair Sept. 18; and 4) New opportunities to serve on County commissions Read full story

September 05, 2024 | Natural Resources

Sonoma Water educator grant program applications open now

The application period for a small grant program designed for educators is now open at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water). The application period for a small grant program designed for educators is now open at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water). Read full story

September 04, 2024 | Community Development Commission

FY 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Review (CAPER) Now Available!

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for projects funded and completed during the Fiscal Year 2023-24 reporting period. Read full story