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Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Campaign Guide
This handbook has been prepared to assist candidates, committees, and members of the news media in preparing for the upcoming November 2, 2021 Uniform District Election and summarizes major provisions related to candidates and committees involved in elections in the County of Sonoma and the State of California. Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
April 12 2022 Special Election
The Town of Windsor is having a special election on April 12, 2022, to fill a Town Council vacancy. Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
May 4 2021 Special Election
Information related to the May 4 2021 Special Election Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
November 2 2021 Consolidated Election
Information related to the November 2, 2021, Consolidated Election. Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
September 14 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Information related to the September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Campaign Guide
This handbook has been prepared to assist candidates, committees, and members of the news media in preparing for the upcoming November 2, 2021, Consolidated General Election, and summarizes major provisions related to candidates and committees involved in elections in the County of Sonoma and the State of California. Read full story
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
November 3 2020 Presidential Election
Information related to the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election Read full story
Veterans Memorial Buildings
The Veterans Memorial Buildings and Community Center Building have been serving residents of Sonoma County for a variety of purposes since their construction following World War II. Read full story
Office of the District Attorney
2021 November 18 – Jordon Bordoso Pas
On November 18, 2021, Jordon Bordoso Pas, age 40, while under the influence of cocaine, died as a result of cardiopulmonary arrest during or shortly after his struggle with Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) officers, where a taser was applied, as officers attempted to gain control of Mr. Pas. The officers had responded to an incident on Peach Court in Santa Rosa, where Mr. Pas was randomly firing an assault rifle in a residential neighborhood and yelling incoherently. Read full story
Office of the District Attorney
2020 March 7 – Douglas Scott Thoreson
On March 7, 2020, fifty-nine-year-old Douglas Scott Thoreson died as a result of acute methamphetamine intoxication, with contributing conditions of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This death occurred while Mr. Thoreson was being evaluated for admission at the Sonoma County jail. Read full story