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Sonoma County health officer issues advisory to not eat wild mushrooms after death of county resident
A Sonoma County resident died this past weekend after consuming wild mushrooms. Statewide, there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning, including three deaths and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. Given that, in an average year, fewer than five cases statewide would normally be expected, Sonoma County interim health officer Dr. Michael Stacey is advising residents not to eat wild mushrooms. Read full story
District 1 January 2026 Newsletter
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! Yesterday, I was nominated by my board colleagues to serve as the Chair of the Board of Supervisors for the year ahead. I am honored to take on this role, and it is not lost on me that I am the first Latina Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. I am proud to serve the residents of the First District and the entire county, and I look forward to guiding our board in 2026. Read full story
Sonoma County to reopen Cavedale Road after major dual landslide repairs
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure will mark the reopening of Cavedale Road with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the retaining wall site on Cavedale Road, alongside Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chair Rebecca Hermosillo. The ceremony will formally recognize the completion of major repairs following storm-related landslides. Read full story
Hermosillo elected chair of Sonoma County Board of Supervisors; Coursey named vice chair
Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo today was elected 2026 chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, becoming the first Latina to lead the five-member body in the County of Sonoma’s 176-year history. Supervisor Chris Coursey was named vice chair, and Supervisor David Rabbitt was named chair pro-tem. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter December 23, 2025
Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the CAC's 2026 Strategic Planning Retreat, Questionnaire, and Public Meeting! Read full story
Joshua A. Myers selected as Sonoma County Counsel
Joshua A. Myers, a seasoned attorney with more than two decades of experience, including 16 years with the County of Sonoma, has been appointed County Counsel. Most recently serving as Chief Deputy County Counsel, Myers was selected after a nationwide search. He will take over for County Counsel Robert Pittman, who is retiring. Read full story
County of Sonoma enters negotiations with United Soccer League to evaluate Fairgrounds for stadium development
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a Letter of Intent with the United Soccer League, launching a nine-month process to evaluate the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, and other County-owned properties in Santa Rosa, for a potential new multi-purpose stadium and mixed-use entertainment district. Read full story
Volunteers Needed for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count!
The County of Sonoma is currently looking for volunteers to help with the 2026 Point-in-Time Count! The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a day in which local government staff and volunteers come together and go out into community to collect data about the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in their respective communities. The Point-in-Time Count is a federal requirement for government jurisdictions interested in receiving federal homeless assistance funds. It also provides critical data for understanding local homelessness and supporting strategic decisions about the County’s homeless support programs. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Countywide Rehabilitation Programs
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Countywide Rehabilitation Programs Read full story
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