News Index
Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, Master Gardeners to present educational display at Sonoma County Fair
Visitors to the Sonoma County Fair this year will see a new, educational collaboration between the Sonoma County Master Gardeners and the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. The two organizations are teaming up to create an educational demonstration garden in the patio outside the Hall of Flowers at the Sonoma County Fair. Read full story
Former state public health director named Sonoma County interim health officer
Dr. Karen Smith, an experienced public health official who previously served four years as director of the California Department of Public Health and state health officer, has been named interim health officer by the director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services. A physician specializing in infectious disease and public health with a master’s degree in public health, Dr. Smith has led health departments at the state and local level. Read full story
Sonoma County ranked fifth in national Digital Counties Survey
A county that is often celebrated for its coastline, redwoods and wines is now growing in recognition in another area - its digital landscape. Sonoma County was ranked among the best in the nation for its digital and online presence in a recent nationwide survey. Read full story
Sonoma County Human Services Department actively working to shorten wait times for people seeking aid
Officials for the Sonoma County Human Services Department are asking for the public’s patience when applying for CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits. Numerous challenges are causing delays in processing benefits, including increased staffing vacancies, the transition to a new state-mandated software system, and efforts to address a recent surge in electronic benefits theft. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 28, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Groundbreaking for new Santa Rosa Fire Station 5; 2. Listos California launches its “Summer Of Safety” campaign; 3. Russian River beach parking lots fill early on weekend mornings; 4. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story
CSW Affirms the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ Community
On July 13, 2023, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women voted unanimously to affirm the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ community in response to overt anti-LGBTQIA+ bias, transphobia, and homophobia have been present in Sonoma County. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter July 26, 2023
We're excited to bring you details for our upcoming Community Advisory Council meeting happening on August 2, 2023. To ensure everyone can participate, we're adopting a hybrid format — you can join us in person or tune in online, whatever suits you best! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 21, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Join us at the 2nd annual North Bay Zero Waste Week; 2) Simple steps to avoid email and telephone scams; 3) Learn how to get hired at the county; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story
District 1 July 2023 Newsletter
The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings on June 16th, 2023, approving a $2.3 billion budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of our budget staff in the County Administrator’s office, and our CAO Christina Rivera, for guiding us through the process. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors approve Local Coastal Plan
Sonoma County’s Local Coastal Plan, a foundational planning document that regulates land use and protects resources along the 55-mile shoreline, now heads to the California Coastal Commission after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated version of the plan Monday. Read full story