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November 19, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Most County Offices Open during Power Shutdown

Sonoma County offices will be open for regular operations during the PG&E power shutdown scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 through Thursday, November 21, 2019  except for the service listed. Read full story


November 18, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Red Flag Warning issued for North Bay Mountains

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the North Bay mountains and East Bay hills above 1000 feet beginning late Tuesday evening, November 19, through Thursday morning, November 21, 2019. Read full story


November 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire

USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire Read full story


November 12, 2019 | Office of Recovery and Resiliency

Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment (RESA) Map

View the County of Sonoma’s interactive RESA map to see current structure-specific post-fire damage assessments. Read full story


November 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Emergency Medical Services Ordinance Updated

On November 5, 2019 The Sonoma County Board of Supervisorsreceived proposed revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency andPre Hospital Care brought forward by the Sonoma county Department of HealthServices. Read full story


November 06, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Traffic Studies for Winery Events

As part of the County’s winery events work, the County retained a consultant to conduct traffic studies to address capacity and safety issues related to the increased traffic volumes associated with winery events. Read full story


November 06, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Agricultural Loss Survey for 2019 Kincade Fire

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is conducting an agricultural damage and/or loss survey to determine the extent and nature of losses due to the 2019 Kincade Fire. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated

Although containment of the Kincade Fire is progressing and theskies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over the next few days willlead to increased air pollution. Air quality levels are currently within thegood range due to offshore winds and decreasing smoke. Northerly winds near theRanch Fire in Tehama County will allow some smoke to move toward the Bay Area. Read full story


November 04, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma Reopened on Monday, November 4, 2019

Permit Sonoma's main Permit Center and Resiliency Permit Center reopened to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019.  This includes the resumption of regular inspections in areas that are not under mandatory evacuation and are not in the Kincade Fire burn area.  Additional News and Information Read full story


November 04, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Resident Experience Survey: Kincade Fire and PG&E De-Energization

The Kincade Fire PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 23, 2019 disrupted communities across Northern California. Read full story