Press Releases
Sonoma County Probation Department awarded grant to supervise people with multiple DUI convictions
The Sonoma County Probation Department has received a $212,000 grant for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions. Read full story
Nov. 1 virtual town hall offers public an opportunity to shape Sonoma County’s response to climate change
District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin and District 5 Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to update the public on Sonoma County’s response to climate change and to gather public input on a plan to achieve the county’s climate and resiliency goals. Read full story
Sonoma County gives initial approval to lowering cap on rent increases for mobile homes
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to limit annual rent increases at mobile home parks in unincorporated areas to no more than 4 percent or 70 percent of the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. The amendments to the mobile home ordinance bring Sonoma County’s policy in line with recent updates passed by cities in the county. Read full story
Board of Supervisors extends American Rescue Plan Act funding for community projects
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended American Rescue Plan Act funding for community-based organizations that have supported thousands of Sonoma County residents through programs that bolster food security, provide job training, strengthen mental health, expand rural broadband and many other local programs. Read full story
Sonoma County bans sale of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco in unincorporated areas
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county. The changes to the county’s tobacco retail ordinance are in response to public health data that show e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco use increasing among high school-aged youth. Read full story
Board of Supervisors slated to review and discuss widespread impacts of American Rescue Plan Act funding on Sonoma County
The public is invited to the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to hear how millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds invested through community-based organizations have supported the county’s safety net by bolstering food security, enhancing job training, strengthening mental health supports, expanding rural broadband and many other local programs to assist those hardest hit by the pandemic. Read full story
Sonoma County expands employee ‘Clean Commute’ program to reduce drive-alone rate, CO2 emission
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to upgrade the county’s Clean Commute Employee Benefit Program. The upgrade includes a proposed new reciprocal pilot program between Sonoma County Transit and Santa Rosa CityBus that allows employees to ride the bus for free, pending approval by the Santa Rosa City Council at the Nov. 14 City Council meeting. Read full story
More than 1,700 individuals received financial assistance during January storms, county report shows
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received an update on the emergency financial assistance support provided during the 2023 winter storms. A total of $812,853 was distributed from the Immediate Needs Fund to those impacted most by the winter storms. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to hold TRUTH Act forum to review Sheriff’s Office data on ICE access
Sonoma County residents are invited to participate in a community forum to learn about the access to incarcerated persons and the information that the Sheriff’s Office provides to federal immigration authorities. This public meeting is required under a state law that went into effect in 2017. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to limit verbal public comments through end of year
The County of Sonoma will allow public comments to be made only in person or via email for Board of Supervisors meetings, as well as meetings for the Board of Directors for Sonoma Water and the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District through the end of 2023. Read full story