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November 24, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

New Well & SepticDistricts

The Well & Septic Division has re-assigned districts due to staffing changes. View Well & Septic - Environmental Health Districts Map (PDF). This change is effective December 1, 2021. Read full story


November 22, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Board of Supervisors to Consider Adoption of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the 2021 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Plan (MJHMP) at a public meeting on December 7, 2021. The final draft of the Plan and other Board materials will be available on the Board of Supervisors website in advance of the meeting. Read full story


November 19, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for Nov. 19, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:1) Update on booster shots in Sonoma County 2) Update on pediatric vaccinecampaign 3) Complaints received on face covering health order 4) Helpfulguidance for holiday gatherings, travel 5) COVID-19 community resources &support 6) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story


November 17, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Secondary Traumatic Stress is treatable and maybe even preventable

Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) can happen when care providers listen to the stories of traumatic events experienced by clients. Take the STS assessment. Read full story


November 12, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for Nov. 12, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Update on vaccine distribution, including for children ages 5-11; 2) Testing & vaccine clinic schedule update; 3) Helpful guidance for holiday gatherings, travel; 4) COVID-19 community resources & support; 5) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story


November 11, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Rep. Jared Huffman, 2 local leaders report on UN climate change conference

“The collective impact of local government is tremendous,” Hopkins said in a telephone interview, citing a “groundswell of energy for climate science in local governments around the world.” Read full story


November 10, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County nears the end of redistricting process; next public hearing on November 16

The County of Sonoma is entering into the final weeks of its redistricting process, which, upon completion, will determine geographic areas of Sonoma County supervisorial districts for the next 10 years. Read full story


November 10, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado de Sonoma se acerca al final de su proceso de redistribución de distritos

El Condado de Sonoma está entrando en las últimas semanas de su proceso de redistribución de distritos que, una vez finalizado, determinará cómo estarán representados los votantes en la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma durante los próximos 10 años. Los miembros de la comunidad, sin embargo, tienen oportunidades adicionales para proporcionar comentarios sobre los borradores de mapas y opiniones sobre las prioridades durante las audiencias públicas restantes. Read full story


November 10, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Supports Fathers!

Fathers need support too! Learn more about father's risks for postpartum depression and resources to help fathers thrive. Read full story


November 05, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Breaking traditions with Caltrans. Its how we roll in Sonoma County.

Tradition! Getting back to the reason for Thanksgiving –a holiday for the purpose of Giving Thanks, of feeling grateful for the bounty of the land, for family and friends, and for surviving another year in challenging times. Read full story