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October 12, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 October 2022 Newsletter

Supervisor Gorin shares reflections from community members in the First District who were impacted by the 2017 fires, in their own words. Read full story


October 12, 2022 | Natural Resources

October 13 virtual town hall to update public on drought

County officials and regional partners will present an update on the drought and its impacts on Sonoma County during a virtual town hall meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, the sixth in the county’s series of monthly public forums on the drought. Read full story


October 11, 2022 | Probation Department

Melita Combs, Juvenile Correctional Counselor III named Bay Area Region Outstanding Line Staff of the Year 2022

Melita Combs, Juvenile Correctional Counselor III, was recognized by the California Association of Probation Institution Administrators (CAPIA) as the Bay Area Region Outstanding Line Staff of the Year 2022. Read full story


October 07, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 7, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) 2017 wildfires commemoration events Oct. 8; 2) Drought and wildfire preparedness tips; 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story


October 07, 2022 | Human Resources Department

League of Women Voters presents: Pros and Cons of State Ballot Propositions

Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women announces two very exciting events during our October 13, 6pm-7:45PM meeting!Join our October Commission meeting at 6pm to find out what we are working on and to hear the announcements of this year's Spirit Award Winners! Stay for the League of Women Voters presentation on Pros & Cons of the upcoming state ballot propositions ,or join us starting at 6:40pm Read full story


October 07, 2022 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Welcomes Enhanced Sonoma County Airport Express Service

This week, Sonoma County Airport Express will begin shuttle services to passengers flying in and out of the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). The current pick-up and drop-off locations that customers have used when traveling to San Francisco and Oakland International Airports will now also be used to offer a convenient, comfortable and affordable ride to fly local at STS. Read full story


October 06, 2022 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

County to begin mailing voter information guides and ballots for November General Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters announced today that county voter information guides and official ballots for the Nov. 8, General Election will begin going out in the mail to voters no later than Monday, Oct. 10. Read full story


October 06, 2022 | Natural Resources

Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership Wins Two 2022 WaterSense® Awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership) with two 2022 WaterSense Awards for helping people save water, a 2022 Sustained Excellence Award for its ongoing success with its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program and a 2022 Partner of the Year Award for its promotional activities in 2021 amid a second year of drought. Read full story


October 05, 2022 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposals for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate to support the Department’s mission to promote, protect, and ensure access to services to support the health, recovery, and well-being of all in Sonoma County. Read full story


October 04, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors adopts well drilling moratorium

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a moratorium for new well permits until April 4, 2023 in Sonoma County to allow staff more time to develop recommendations for updating the county’s well ordinance. The board also directed Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s natural resources and permitting agency, to establish a Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations for implementing Public Trust Review requirements. Read full story