News Index
2022-2023 Agricultural Winter Storm Damage Assessment Form
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) is conducting a preliminary data capture to evaluate potential damage and/or loss sustained during the December 2022 – January 2023 rain events in Sonoma County. AWM may contact the reporting party for additional information. Data collected is for AGRICULTURAL RELATED damage and/or loss only. Read full story
Reintroducing Sea Otters along the Pacific Coast
U.S. Fish & Wildlife recently determined sea otter reintroduction was feasible in a variety of areas along the Pacific Coast of the United States, including the San Francisco Bay Area, a former habitat range for sea otters. Reintroducing sea otters has a range of benefits from carbon sequestration to ecosystem resilience, and we invite further exploration of the Sonoma County coast as a potential reintroduction site. Read full story
County seeks public input on services for older adults and adults with disabilities, and caregivers
The Area Agency on Aging invites Sonoma County residents of all ages to offer input on future programs and services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers by completing its countywide Senior Needs Assessment Survey by March 15. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for January 20, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Health officials issue freeze warning; 2) Agency on Aging seeks input from area seniors; and 3) Vaccine clinic set for Casa Grande High School Read full story
Joe Rodota Trail temporarily closed to relocate homeless camps and remove safety hazards
A section of Joe Rodota Trail, which runs alongside Highway 12 between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, was closed this afternoon to remove homeless camps and safety hazards along the popular bike and pedestrian path. Read full story
Junior Commission on the Status of Women 2023-2024
High school students who wish to advocate for the rights of women and girls. Junior Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for the 2023-2043 term. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 24, 2023 Read full story
Sonoma County issues freeze warning
The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze warning in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight and possibly through Sunday morning. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure. Read full story
Sonoma County Opening Recovery Support Centers With Focus on Equitable Recovery for Residents Most Impacted by January Storms
The County of Sonoma is opening Recovery Support Centers in communities most impacted by economic loss from the winter storms, an innovative new model to disaster response and recovery that seeks to direct government and nonprofit assistance to people disproportionately impacted by economic losses during the January storms. Read full story