News Index
Board of Supervisors approves Climate Resilient Lands Strategy
Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors today approved the Climate Resilient Lands Strategy, a document designed to provide structure and guidance to climate-related efforts throughout the county, with a focus on natural and working lands. The strategy was produced by the Climate Action and Resiliency Division within the County Administrator’s Office and the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Read full story
‘Housing Heroes’ recognizes local residents helping with the housing crisis
The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa are teaming up to celebrate “Housing Heroes” in an effort to encourage greater participation in housing rental assistance and home-sharing programs offered across Sonoma County. Too many residents are challenged to secure quality housing, even when they have housing vouchers in hand. Read full story
Permit Sonoma announces new revisions to draft well permit ordinance
Permit Sonoma today announced revisions to a proposal the Board of Supervisors will consider on Tuesday, Oct. 4, that seeks to enact new standards for drilling wells in Sonoma County. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 9, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New Flex Alert Issued Friday, Sept. 9; 2) Drought & Wildfire Preparedness; and 3) Latest News from County of Sonoma Read full story
New COVID-19 booster shots available in Sonoma County
Updated COVID-19 booster shots specifically formulated to protect against the highly contagious omicron variant are now available in Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma Valley Aqueduct Leak Repairs Underway
Repairs will begin on Monday, September 12, on a 16” pipeline near the Verano Avenue bridge crossing of Sonoma Creek. The pipeline, known as the Sonoma Aqueduct, serves the City of Sonoma and the Valley of the Moon Water District (VOMWD). Read full story
Sonoma County to host wildfire preparedness webinar
Sonoma County fire and emergency officials invite the public to join a live-streamed webinar Tuesday afternoon to receive an update on current fire concerns, how the public can best prepare for a wildfire and address community questions. Read full story
RFP for Animal Services Veterinarian
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposal for an Animal Service Veterinarian for the Department of Health Services, Public Health Division. Read full story
Groundwater Users Can Now Review Fee Information Online
Groundwater users in the Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa Plain and Sonoma Valley basins can now review annual fee information online through the Groundwater User Information Data Exchange (GUIDE) program. Read full story
New Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for projects funded and completed during the FY 21-22 reporting period. This report highlights the accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs and is available for review. Read full story