Press Releases
Sonoma County tenant rights webinar set for October 17
Sonoma County will host a webinar on October 17 to update residents about their tenant protection rights including new rights recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The online informational session, which will include Spanish interpretation, will feature representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Counsel’s office. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves public art installation at Joe Rodota Trail entrance in Sebastopol
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a new public art installation at the entrance of the Joe Rodota Trail in Sebastopol, highlighting the County's ongoing commitment to enhancing public spaces and promoting cultural awareness. Read full story
Environmental and culinary benefits of induction cooking to be on display October 19 at fall Induction Cooking Expo
Learn how induction cooking can save money, help the environment and improve your culinary skills at the fall North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on Oct. 19 in Santa Rosa. The free event features a demonstration of induction cooking, hands-on opportunities to try an induction stovetop, and information on rebates and incentives for energy efficient upgrades to your home. Read full story
Sonoma County to host October 3 webinar on updated plan to meet goals of Americans with Disabilities Act
The County of Sonoma will host a virtual public meeting on Oct. 3 to provide an overview of recent updates to its plan to bring all County-owned properties into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves plan to make Sonoma County government carbon-neutral by 2030
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to make County government operations carbon-neutral by 2030, the latest in a series of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors in an effort to slow climate change and protect county residents from its increasingly dangerous effects. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves enhanced tenant protections for Sonoma County renters
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively approved a set of tenant protection measures that, if approved on second reading, will provide new rights to renters in the unincorporated areas of the county. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves $28.2 million plan to use energy more efficiently, cut greenhouse gas emissions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $28.2 million in investments to use energy and water more efficiently in County government buildings, part of a broader plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change. Read full story
Fitch Ratings upgrades Sonoma County’s credit rating on Pension Obligation Bonds to AA+
International credit rating firm Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sonoma County’s pension obligation bonds to AA+ from AA, a sign of increasing fiscal stability. Fitch Ratings also affirmed Sonoma County’s Issuer Default Rating at AA+ and provided a “Stable” ratings outlook. Read full story
County of Sonoma ranked fifth in nation in Digital Counties Survey
The Sonoma County Information Systems Department was ranked fifth among counties of its size by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy in local government. Read full story
Public invited to comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Koi Nation casino project
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs is now accepting public comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Koi Nation of Northern California’s proposed casino resort project southeast of Windsor. Read full story