News Index
Board of Supervisors workshop scheduled July 19 for public input on evacuation zone access policy
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public workshop beginning at 8:45 a.m. during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 19 to collect input toward possible development of an evacuation zone agricultural and livestock access program. Read full story
Public hearings on 2022-23 county budget to begin June 14
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold annual budget hearings beginning Tuesday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. The hearings will be streamed live, and the public will have an opportunity to provide input each day regarding the recommended 2022-2023 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 Fiscal Year 2022-23. Read full story
Sonoma Water board approves study of lower Russian River wastewater treatment options
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) Board of Directors voted today to move forward with a study of options to treat wastewater in the lower Russian River communities of Monte Rio and Villa Grande. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 10, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) County of Sonoma issues heat alert and other news; 2) Fire season preparedness tips and resources; and 3) Update on COVID-19 in Sonoma County 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 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 10. The heat alert applies to inland areas of Sonoma County, where high temperatures are forecast in the high 90s and low 100s. The heat is expected to arrive on Thursday and last through Saturday, with Friday being the hottest day. Healdsburg is expected to reach a high of 100 degrees on Friday, and Santa Rosa is forecast to reach 99 degrees. Read full story
Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps recruiting 18- to 24-year-olds for summer work program
The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps is accepting applications for its summer employment program, which gives 18- to 24-year-olds opportunities to learn new skills, acquire work experience and earn money while working with crews on local environmental and conservation projects. Read full story
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story