News Index
Sonoma County Probation Department awarded grant to supervise people with multiple DUI convictions
The Sonoma County Probation Department has received a $212,000 grant for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions. Read full story
Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board 2024 Elections
Nominations are hereby invited for five (3) seats to be chosen by eligible CoC voters at the CoC Quarterly Membership meeting on December 13, 2024, at 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Nominations and Statement of Interest forms will be accepted until November 29th at 5pm. Read full story
Sonoma County’s updated Election Administration Plan approved by California Secretary of State
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto announced today that Sonoma County’s revised Election Administration Plan has been approved by the California Secretary of State’s Office. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Guerneville Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for October 27, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County property tax deadline reminder; 2) Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to host public workshops; 3) Bodega Bay emergency readiness event happens Oct. 29; 4) Climate Action & Resiliency Town Hall Nov. 1; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Nov. 1 virtual town hall offers public an opportunity to shape Sonoma County’s response to climate change
District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin and District 5 Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to update the public on Sonoma County’s response to climate change and to gather public input on a plan to achieve the county’s climate and resiliency goals. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Terminate Without Award - RFP for the Management and Operation of LG Village Non-Congregate Shelter
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services has determined that the Request for Proposals for the Management and Operation of Los Guilicos Village Non-Congregate Shelter released on December 6, 2022, be terminated without award as a standard option in this RFP. Read full story
Sonoma County gives initial approval to lowering cap on rent increases for mobile homes
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to limit annual rent increases at mobile home parks in unincorporated areas to no more than 4 percent or 70 percent of the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. The amendments to the mobile home ordinance bring Sonoma County’s policy in line with recent updates passed by cities in the county. Read full story
Board of Supervisors extends American Rescue Plan Act funding for community projects
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended American Rescue Plan Act funding for community-based organizations that have supported thousands of Sonoma County residents through programs that bolster food security, provide job training, strengthen mental health, expand rural broadband and many other local programs. Read full story
Sonoma County bans sale of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco in unincorporated areas
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county. The changes to the county’s tobacco retail ordinance are in response to public health data that show e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco use increasing among high school-aged youth. Read full story