News Index

August 14, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Extended nomination period opens for November 7, 2023 Election

Candidate nominations for select special district offices scheduled for election in November have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. for any qualified person -- except the incumbent(s) -- because one or more of the incumbent(s) did not file. Read full story

August 11, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 11, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Regional Parks seeks input on new Calabazas Creek Preserve; 2) Fire season tips for equipment safety; 3) Sonoma Coast cleanup event this weekend; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

August 10, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

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

August 10, 2023 | Department of Health Services

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

August 10, 2023 | Department of Child Support Services

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

August 09, 2023 | Department of Health Services

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

August 07, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

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

August 07, 2023 | Department of Emergency Management

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

August 07, 2023 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

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

August 07, 2023 | Natural Resources

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