Weekly roundup for May 9, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony May 14; 2) Aging and Disability Online Resource Hub; 3) Subscribe to a County newsletter; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Latest News
Weekly roundup for May 9, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony May 14; 2) Aging and Disability Online Resource Hub; 3) Subscribe to a County newsletter; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Weekly Roundup for May 2, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wildfire and Earthquake Expo June 1; 2) Sewer savings announced for eligible homeowners; 3) Join a community emergency response team; 4) Playing it safe on the coast and river; 5) New editions of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat; 6) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 7) Other Sonoma County news of note
Weekly roundup for April 25, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 26; 2) Aging and Disability Expo May 23; 3) Behavioral Health Funding public input survey; 4) National Immigration policy and County services; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Press Releases
Board of Supervisors takes first step toward expanding access and participation on County boards and commissions
On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Justice Collective, LLC to work with the County’s Office of Equity in conducting an assessment of the County’s boards and commissions that will yield recommended compensation and meeting policies as well as identify the infrastructure needed to implement the recommended policies.
Horse racing canceled for 2025 Sonoma County Fair
The Sonoma County Fair Board, after lengthy discussions, has made the hard decision to cancel horse racing at the 2025 Fair. The decision was made due to the declining horse population in Northern California, resulting from the closing of Golden Gate Fields and the elimination of stabling at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Significant changes have resulted in the majority of horse owners, trainers and support workers relocating to Southern California and other out-of-state race facilities.
Board of Supervisors approves cannabis cultivation tax rate decrease following review of market changes
he Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted today to reduce County tax rates for cannabis cultivation in unincorporated areas to rates equivalent to 2.5 percent of gross receipts, converted to a square footage rate, following an annual review of market changes and data reported by local operators. The local cannabis tax rates for retail and manufacturing operations in unincorporated areas will remain the same. The amended Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance, which will go before the Board of Supervisors for final approval on May 6, 2025, will be effective July 1.
Translate