News Index
Sonoma County issues mask order for health facilities and encourages residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID
Given the greater risk of COVID, flu and other respiratory virus-related illnesses over the fall and winter months, Sonoma County Interim Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith issued an order today requiring health care personnel and others to wear masks inside patient care areas of specified health care facilities. The health order, designed to protect the most vulnerable populations, will take effect Nov. 1 and last through March 31, 2026. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter October 3, 2025
Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the next Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting, upcoming 2024-2025 Annual Report, Town Hall recording, SCSO & ICE Statistics and a temporary office closure. Read full story
Ballots and County Voter Information Guides begin going out next week for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today that Vote-by-Mail ballots and County Voter Information Guides (VIGs) for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election will begin going out Monday, Oct. 6, to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County. The ballots are expected to take between three and 10 days to arrive. Read full story
Gigi Mertle selected to lead Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has selected Gigi Mertle as the new Director of the Department of Child Support Services, following her successful tenure as Interim Director. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, IT Specialist - Sheriff's Office - Regular and Time Limited, Water Agency Environmental Specialist I, and much more! Read full story
Ribbon-cutting to celebrate West Soda Rock Lane reopening as Sonoma County advances storm recovery projects
Sonoma County today announced the reopening of West Soda Rock Lane, the second of six priority, storm-recovery road projects to reach completion. A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at noon, bringing together County staff, contractors, and the West Soda Rock community to mark the milestone. Read full story
District 1 September 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, So much of what we do locally is shaped by decisions made at the Federal or State level. I am often reminded that while much of the work to strengthen our community happens locally, the decisions currently being made at the federal level have very real detrimental impacts right here in our community. Read full story
County of Sonoma Solicitation Invitation - Coordinated Entry System Operator Request for Proposals
This is to inform you that the Department of Health Services has released an RFP for Sonoma County Coordinated Entry System Operator. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Read full story
Sonoma County voters invited to attend disability and language workshops in advance of Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced two workshops taking place on Oct. 1 and Oct. 14 to educate voters about the upcoming Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election. Read full story
RFP Sonoma City. Coordinated Entry System Operator
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sonoma County Coordinated Entry System Operator. Read full story
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