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IOLERO Special CAC Meeting
Join Us: Special CAC Meeting this Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm Read full story
Governor signs legislation expanding pension COLA options for Sonoma County government retirees
Legislation sponsored by the County of Sonoma to help address the loss of purchasing power experienced by thousands of County government retirees was signed into law Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read full story
County calls on state to adjust online public comment requirement after abusive language
After receiving many racist, derogatory online public comments, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has joined other jurisdictions in calling on the state legislature to explore operational and practical means of providing increased public participation at Board meetings while preventing public meetings from broadcasting discriminatory and harassing language. Read full story
County Voter Information Guides to begin going out for Nov. 3 General Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is announcing that paper copies of the County Voter Information Guide for the Nov. 3 General Election will begin going out in the mail in early October. Read full story
Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality from Chileno Fire
The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of southern Sonoma County may experience "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups", "Unhealthy", or “Very Unhealthy” air quality caused by the wildfire event in Marin County near the Marin and Sonoma County boarder. Certain people may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. High temperatures can worsen effects of high Air Quality Index (AQI) events. Below are some things you can do when the air quality is poor. Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds Available for Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing (AOWH)
Eligible applicants are reminded that the CDC is currently accepting over the counter applications for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support eligible Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing (AOWH) projects in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 15, 2026
A year of oversight, accountability, and community engagement. Explore IOLERO’s 2025–2026 Annual Report and the work behind it. Read more in our latest newsletter. Read full story
RFP Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite qualified organizations and individuals to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate services for Sonoma County. The successful proposer will protect and promote the rights of individuals receiving behavioral health services by conducting Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) certification review hearings, investigating complaints, notifying patients of their individual rights, monitoring compliance with state and federal patients’ rights requirements, providing education and training, and collaborating with County staff, providers, individuals served and community partners. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 8, 2026
Welcome to IOLERO’s September newsletter! This month, we’re sharing the release of IOLERO’s first Triennial Audit, upcoming community events, and important CAC updates. We invite you to stay informed, get involved, and connect with IOLERO in the community. Read full story
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to cohost sea otter awareness event on September 12
The public is invited to attend an event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Doran Beach to learn more about sea otters and our local marine ecosystem. The event, cosponsored by Sea Otter Savvy and Supervisorial District 5, will include a sea otter sand sculpture competition. Read full story
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