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September 01, 2017 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice for Registration Permit for PRS Recycling Direct Transfer Operation

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In compliance with AB1497 and CaliforniaCode of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) isprocessing a Registration Permit for Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc. Read full story


August 28, 2017 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO First Annual Report

Board of Supervisors Agenda Item for September 19, 2017The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has released its first Annual Report summarizing the activities and findings of the Office for the period August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017. Read full story


August 03, 2017

Construction Update for Flowery School Trail and Verano Avenue Trail segments

On July 11, 2017, the construction contract was awarded to G.D. Nielson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $468,832. The contract includes paving 0.42 miles of trail and a new wooden pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Construction started on July 14 and is scheduled to be completed by October 4, 2017. Read full story


August 01, 2017 | Department of Child Support Services

August is Child Support Awareness Month

The California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) celebrates August as Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM). This year, DCSS reminds parents that their support can fundamentally shape their children’s future. Read full story


July 26, 2017

Westside Park Boat Launch Temporary Closure

Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. will be returning to Bodega Bay to reset the concrete boat ramp panels at Westside Regional Park to form a tighter fit and extend the ramp down an additional 4 feet to improve low tide launch access. Read full story


July 25, 2017 | Department of Child Support Services

The Bay Area Region Child Support Agency Collaborative invites you to the 2017 Employer Workshop

This is a free workshop for employers and payroll professionals to obtain the latest information on your important role in the child support process. Space is limited. RSVP is needed. Read full story


July 19, 2017

Comments Sought on Maxwell Farms Regional Park Draft Master Plan

Regional Parks hosted a community meeting on July 12 to present and receive feedback on the draft Master Plan update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park. The plan is available here and public comments are welcomed by August 4 to planner Scott Wilkinson (see contact info at right). Read full story


July 17, 2017 | Department of Human Services

2017 Senior Resource Guide - Guía de Recursos

Sonoma County Senior Resource Guide, in English or Spanish, helps seniors, dependent adults and caregivers search for helpful services. Read full story


June 29, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

2017 Paving ProgramMoves Forward

On June 6th, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the first contracts of the 2017 Pavement Program, kicking off construction on 54.49 miles of roads this summer, as part of a 97 mile program approved by the Board last year. The remaining 42.51 miles are slated for construction in 2018. When the entire 2017 program is completed the County will have paved approximately 300 miles since the summer of 2013, funded with over $65 Million in General Fund Contributions from the Board of Supervisors. Read full story


June 27, 2017 | Human Resources Department

17th Annual Day of Caring Event

County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa employees will join forces on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, for the 17th annual Day of Caring event! Employees will participate in a day of service, working on a variety of projects ranging from painting, gardening, park trail work, packaging items at a food bank, graffiti removal and more. We are currently accepting projects from non-profit partners of the County and City Read full story