News Index
River MAC June 8 Agenda, Free Chipper Program
The June 8 River MAC will be held at the Monte Rio Elementary School Library and virtually via Zoom. Learn how to report road issues, traffic issues, abandoned vehicles and more through SoCo Connect. Read on for an update on the Lower Russian River Governance Study and information about the County's Chipper Program. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors award ambulance contract to Sonoma County Fire District
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today awarded a contract to the Sonoma County Fire District for advanced life support ground ambulance services for Exclusive Operating Area No. 1, which includes Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and much of central Sonoma County. Read full story
Public hearings on 2023-24 Sonoma County budget to begin on June 13
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold annual budget hearings beginning Tuesday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. The hearings will be streamed live with an opportunity for the public to provide input each day regarding the recommended 2023-2024 fiscal year operating plan. At the conclusion of the budget hearings, the board will adopt a final budget to serve as the strategic operating plan for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. Read full story
Sonoma County supervisors authorize $50,000 toward memorial honoring WWII airmen who died during training
The Board of Supervisors today authorized $50,000 toward a memorial honoring the lives of airmen who died in Sonoma County while training to fight in World War II. The town of Windsor has also committed $50,000 to the installation, which will consist of three granite panels on the Windsor Town Green. Read full story
Supervisors approve Sonoma Valley service hub plans
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved plans to lease an office in Sonoma Valley for a future hub for county services, bringing important economic assistance, child support and health services to an underserved community. The planned Sonoma Valley hub is part of a broader initiative to establish regional service centers in remote parts of Sonoma County with access to transportation systems to provide more equitable public access to services. Read full story
District 1 June 2023 Short Newsletter
Starting June 13th, the Board of Supervisors will commence Budget Hearings. You can review details and learn how to participate at the link below, and keep an eye on my future newsletters for information on the outcomes from Budget Hearings. Read full story
Public invited to comment on proposals to change Sonoma County’s Living Wage Ordinance
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on a series of proposed changes to the county’s Living Wage Ordinance during a special meeting on Monday, June 12. Read full story
Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting - June 5, 2023
Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting - June 5, 2023 Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 2, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Summer 2023 Woodchipper Program is open; 2) Sanitation savings available to eligible households; 3) Evacuation exercise planned for June 11; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate
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 Mental Health Association of Alameda County. Read full story