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June 03, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 3, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Fire season preparedness tips and resources; 2) Latest news from County of Sonoma; and 3) Update on COVID-19 in Sonoma County Read full story


May 31, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Dry Weather Well Season Opening Early Due to Ongoing Drought Emergency

Due to the declared and prolonged drought emergency in Sonoma County, Permit Sonoma is opening the dry weather season for well yield testing on June 1, 2022. The typical dry weather season runs from July 15 to October 1 of each year. The Director of Permit and Resource Management has the discretion to extend the dry weather season in accordance with Sonoma County Code section 7-12(1)(c). Given the current and prolonged drought conditions, this year’s time frame is extended from June 1, 2022 to October 1, 2022. Read full story


May 27, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 27, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Updated isolation and quarantine recommendations; 2) Local COVID-19 vaccine and testing opportunities; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note Read full story


May 20, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 May 2022 Newsletter

Housing & Transportation News, Community Announcements, COVID-19 Guidance Read full story


May 20, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 20, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Boosters authorized for ages 5-11, more free test kits available; 2) Local COVID-19 vaccine and testing opportunities; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note Read full story


May 13, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 13, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New COVID-19 community briefing available for viewing; 2) Local COVID-19 vaccine and testing opportunities; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note Read full story


May 09, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Online Well Construction Application is Now Available!

Permit Sonoma has developed an online well construction permit application, available through Permits Online. The updated permit is similar to the old format application that well drillers are familiar with; however, some new questions have been added. Well construction permit applications must be submitted online and will no longer be accepted by email, effective immediately. Read full story


May 09, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project Based Vouchers (PBV) for existing housing

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as the Sonoma County Housing Authority, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project Based Vouchers (PBV) for existing housing. Only existing housing that will meet Housing Quality Standards within 45 days of award are eligible for consideration under this RFP. Read full story


May 06, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 6, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Local COVID vaccine and testing opportunities; 2) May 9 deadline for student vax video contest; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news Read full story