Press Releases
Sonoma County Supervisors approve Local Coastal Plan
Sonoma County’s Local Coastal Plan, a foundational planning document that regulates land use and protects resources along the 55-mile shoreline, now heads to the California Coastal Commission after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated version of the plan Monday. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors to consider Local Coastal Plan during July 17 Special Meeting
The public is invited to share feedback on the proposed Local Coastal Plan on Monday, July 17 at 9 a.m. during a special meeting of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Read full story
Sonoma County completes labor negotiations with all 11 unions, steps up efforts to fill vacant positions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved the last of 11 labor contracts up for renewal this year after more than nine months of labor negotiations. Read full story
Supervisors approve funding for Petaluma Veterans Building maintenance project
The Veterans Memorial Building in Petaluma will get a new roof, seismic upgrades and other improvements thanks to a $1.9 million construction contract approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today. The 64-year-old veterans building serves as a key community meeting space in Petaluma as well as an emergency evacuation center. Read full story
State budget includes funding for key Sonoma County priority projects
The agreement reached today between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature on California’s 2023-24 budget includes more than $7.5 million for Sonoma County programs including affordable housing, regional park renovations, food security and firefighting equipment. Read full story
Sonoma County to receive $29.5 million in state grants for behavioral health and homelessness services
Sonoma County is set to receive $29.5 million through two separate state grants focused on expanding local support for children as well as unsheltered individuals, the county announced today. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 balanced budget, representing nearly $2.3 billion in total expenditures and 4,390 full-time employees, a 2.8 percent increase in staffing. Read full story
Supervisors approve sidewalk and lighting improvements in downtown Guerneville
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a project to install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks along Highway 116 in downtown Guerneville. The improvements would also include pedestrian lighting. Read full story
Supervisors approve extreme weather response plan, commit to developing partnerships with local groups
The Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved a plan for when the county will work with local groups such as faith-based organizations and nonprofits to open heating centers in unincorporated areas during freeze warnings and cooling stations during high-heat events Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves another $3 million in grants for vegetation management projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved another $3 million in grants for 17 vegetation management projects that will fortify thousands of acres against wildfires while expanding public access to tools that reduce the threat posed by wildland blazes. Read full story