News Index
Sonoma County COVID response transitions to new phase
With federal relief funding set to expire at the end of the month, Sonoma County is completing preparations for transitioning its COVID-19 response to a new phase, one focused on providing critical resources for vulnerable communities. Read full story
Kindergarten readiness continues to decline in Sonoma County, opportunity gap persists
Fewer than one in three Sonoma County children were ready for kindergarten when they entered school last fall, according to a new report released by the county Department of Human Services that found persistent and troubling disparities along ethnic, racial and economic lines. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 24, 2022
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on vaccinations and testing, COVID case rates, other county news items and emergency preparedness tips and resources. Read full story
Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women Awarded Competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant!
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant (WRRG)! Awarded by the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the WRRG is a first-of-its-kind grant opportunity dedicated to supporting women’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story
County of Sonoma, labor groups reach agreement on law enforcement oversight measures
The County of Sonoma and two labor groups representing county law enforcement employees, the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) and Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association (SCLEA), announced the finalization of an agreement Thursday to strengthen law enforcement oversight in the county. Read full story
Bay Area health officials urge awareness about monkeypox as summer travel and gatherings begin
As the summer season begins with increased travel and major events and gatherings, Bay Area health officials urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact. Read full story
Probation Participates in annual Torch Run Benefitting the Special Olympics
Probation joined other Law Enforcement agencies throughout the State by participating in the annual Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics. The Probation Department thanks the Sheriff's Office for helping to coordinate the event. For more information on the Norther California Special Olympics go to https://www.sonc.org/ Read full story
County of Sonoma Health officials issue heat alert
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services has issued a Heat Alert in response to the National Weather Service’s Heat Advisory for parts of the county from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The heat alert applies to inland areas of Sonoma County, where high temperatures are forecast in the high 90s and low 100s. Santa Rosa is forecast to reach 103 degrees. Read full story
Registrar of Voters announces Wednesday deadline to “cure” ballot signature issues from June primary
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto is alerting Sonoma County voters who have been notified that their ballots in the June Primary Election were challenged due to missing or mismatched signatures that must complete and submit the appropriate signature “cure” forms to the Registrar of Voters Office by 5 p.m. on June 22. Read full story