Press Releases
County of Sonoma issues annual report on health of retirement system
The County of Sonoma has reduced its unfunded pension liability by 30 percent over the last four years, the result of strong investment returns and decisions by the Board of Supervisors to make early payments on the county’s unfunded liability, according to the fourth annual State of the Retirement System report presented to supervisors today. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts resolution opposing Koi Tribe attempts to establish casino in Sonoma County
The Board of Supervisors today unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the Koi Nation of Northern California’s attempts to place land southeast of Windsor into trust to build a casino. Read full story
Second booster shots available for Sonoma County residents age 50 and up
Residents age 50 and older and those who are immunocompromised are now eligible to receive a second booster of the mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at county-sponsored clinics as well as at local pharmacies and healthcare providers in Sonoma County. Read full story
Segundas vacunas de refuerzo disponibles para los residentes del Condado de Sonoma con edades de 50 y más
Los residentes con edades de 50 años y más y aquellos que tienen el sistema inmunitario comprometido ahora son elegibles para recibir una segunda vacuna de refuerzo de la vacuna mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech o Moderna) contra la COVID-19, en las clínicas patrocinadas por el Condado así como en las farmacias locales y con los proveedores de cuidados de salud en el Condado de Sonoma. Read full story
Maintaining tenant protections under County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program requires action by March 31, 2022
If you are a Sonoma County resident who has experienced family or individual income loss due to COVID-19 that has resulted in your inability to pay rent, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program exists to give you limited protection against eviction for non-payment of rent. However, this program and its limited protection against eviction for non-payment of rent is ending soon. Read full story
Sonoma County Emergency Operations Plan first in state to incorporate cultural competency
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today, approved the 2022 Sonoma County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, the first in the state to incorporate cultural competency. The plan marks significant strides in the coordination between agencies and jurisdictions within Sonoma County to ensure the protection of life, property, and the environment in the event of a major emergency incident or disaster. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approve matching funds for two Homekey sites
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today, to allocate capital funds in the amount of $950,000 for L&M Village in Healdsburg and $600,000 for The Studios at Montero in Petaluma, both Homekey sites. The funding commitment ensures the two sites will secure additional matching allocations from the state to assist with funding gaps. Read full story
El Plan de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Sonoma es el primero en el estado en incorporar la competencia cultural
El día de hoy, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma aprobó el Plan de Operaciones de Emergencia del Area Operativa del Condado de Sonoma 2022, el primero en el estado en incorporar la competencia cultural. El plan marca pasos importantes para la coordinación entre las agencias y las jurisdicciones dentro del Condado de Sonoma para asegurar la protección de las vidas, las propiedades y el ambiente en caso de una emergencia mayor o un desastre. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts temporary 45 percent reduction of local cannabis cultivation tax rates
The County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors this week agreed to amend the Cannabis Business Tax ordinance to reduce the fiscal year 2021-2022 cannabis cultivation tax rates by 45 percent through June 30, 2023. The reduced rates will be retroactive to July 1, 2021 and are intended to mitigate financial hardship for local operators. Read full story
El Condado de Sonoma les da las gracias a los trabajadores en cuidados de la salud, a sus asociados y a la comunidad, en el segundo aniversario de la pandemia
La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma y los líderes de salud pública reconocieron hoy el segundo aniversario de la pandemia de COVID-19 rindiéndoles tributo a los trabajadores en cuidados de la salud, a los asociados del Condado y a la comunidad por su crucial trabajo que salvó vidas, redujo las hospitalizaciones y disminuyó la transmisión del letal virus. Read full story