News Index
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on second draft of Election Administration Plan
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on its 2023 Election Administration Plan, which informs voters about all aspects of the California Voter’s Choice Act including Voting Center services, ballot drop box locations, and information specific to voters with disabilities and language minority voters. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award – Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: SpeciaLysts, Inc.; Longview Technology Solutions Read full story
Department of Child Support Services announces new programs to support local families
The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services unveiled new resources this week to meet the diverse needs of local families, including programs to help parents simplify child support payments, reduce child support debts, and regain driver’s licenses that have been suspended for failure to pay child support. Read full story
RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Homelessness Services Division is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management. Read full story
District 1 August 2023 Short Newsletter
I recently returned from the National Association of Counties conference in Austin, Texas. For a number of years I have served on the Energy, Environment & Land Use Policy Committee. The committee and the full board of NACo approved two resolutions proposed by Sonoma County. Read full story
Jeff DuVall named director of County of Sonoma’s Department of Emergency Management
Jeff DuVall, an emergency services manager with more than 15 years of leadership experience in emergency management, community engagement and homeland security, has been named director of the County of Sonoma’s Department of Emergency Management. Read full story
Caltrans and the county reassess Bohemian Highway Bridge Project over Russian River
Caltrans has informed the County of Sonoma that it will be unable to fund a full replacement of the dilapidated Bohemian Highway Bridge in Monte Rio, as it is currently planned. Read full story
Regional Partners Submit Proposal to Preserve Potter Valley Diversion and Fish Passage Options
The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission (MCIWPC), the Round Valley Indian Tribes (RVIT), and the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) last week submitted a proposal to advance a regional solution for preserving flows in the Russian River and improving Eel River fisheries. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 4, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County board, commission and task force opportunities; 2) 2023 Sonoma County Fair gets underway this week; 3) Interested in a career with local government?; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter August 3, 2023
Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story