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October 07, 2022 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Welcomes Enhanced Sonoma County Airport Express Service

This week, Sonoma County Airport Express will begin shuttle services to passengers flying in and out of the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). The current pick-up and drop-off locations that customers have used when traveling to San Francisco and Oakland International Airports will now also be used to offer a convenient, comfortable and affordable ride to fly local at STS. Read full story


October 06, 2022 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

County to begin mailing voter information guides and ballots for November General Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters announced today that county voter information guides and official ballots for the Nov. 8, General Election will begin going out in the mail to voters no later than Monday, Oct. 10. Read full story


October 06, 2022 | Natural Resources

Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership Wins Two 2022 WaterSense® Awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership) with two 2022 WaterSense Awards for helping people save water, a 2022 Sustained Excellence Award for its ongoing success with its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program and a 2022 Partner of the Year Award for its promotional activities in 2021 amid a second year of drought. Read full story


October 05, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma launches 24/7 vacation rental complaint hotline

Permit Sonoma announced today the launch of a new vacation rental complaint hotline to assist neighbors and ensure compliance with vacation rental regulations. The hotline will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to improve the experience for neighbors and others who seek to report vacation rental ordinance violations. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

County, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria sign co-management agreement of Tolay Lake Regional Park

The County of Sonoma and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have entered into a long-term agreement to co-manage Tolay Lake Regional Park, a partnership believed to be the first of its kind in California between a local government and a federally recognized tribe. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Board of Supervisors adopts well drilling moratorium

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a moratorium for new well permits until April 4, 2023 in Sonoma County to allow staff more time to develop recommendations for updating the county’s well ordinance. The board also directed Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s natural resources and permitting agency, to establish a Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations for implementing Public Trust Review requirements. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors adopts well drilling moratorium

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a moratorium for new well permits until April 4, 2023 in Sonoma County to allow staff more time to develop recommendations for updating the county’s well ordinance. The board also directed Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s natural resources and permitting agency, to establish a Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations for implementing Public Trust Review requirements. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

County, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria sign co-management agreement of Tolay Lake Regional Park

The County of Sonoma and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have entered into a long-term agreement to co-manage Tolay Lake Regional Park, a partnership believed to be the first of its kind in California between a local government and a federally recognized tribe.  Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Board of Supervisors approves funding for ‘fare-free’ public transit for college students, local routes 28 and 32

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today authorized agreements with Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University to continue the “Fare-Free” transit program for Sonoma County college students through fiscal year 2023-24. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures releases 2021 Sonoma County Crop Report

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures today presented to the Board of Supervisors the 2021 Sonoma County Crop Report, an annual accounting of local agricultural commodity production and gross values based on a survey of more than 1,000 Sonoma County producers. Read full story