News Index
Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector announces change to public hours
Beginning July 1, the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., excluding County holidays. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Stepping Up Workgroup Planning, Coordination, and Meeting Facilitation
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced Request for Proposal (RFP). Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to RDA Consulting, SPC. Read full story
News from the Fifth District | June 25, 2025
This edition highlights key opportunities to engage, learn, and prepare in Sonoma County. Register for upcoming CERT emergency response training, get your documents authenticated at the July Apostille Pop-Up, and help your teen submit a short film by August 15 for the Teen Film Festival. Plus, explore free swim safety classes, local council meetings, and tips to stay wildfire-ready with alerts and evacuation zone info. Read full story
Preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time homeless count numbers show steep decline
The preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time Count, conducted across Sonoma County the morning of Jan. 31, registered a decrease of 23%, for a total of 1,952 people experiencing homelessness. This is the lowest number since the PIT Count began in 2007 and reflects a welcome reduction of 570 unsheltered individuals from 2024. Read full story
Weekly roundup for June 20, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) One less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Free wildfire risk assessments now underway; 3) Are you prepared for wildfire season?; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
District 1 June 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. As your County Supervisor, I am honored to serve our community and work on building a safer, stronger, and more vibrant community. This is the first edition of my quarterly newsletter in which I want to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with the work my team and I are doing and resources that I think will be helpful to you. Read full story
Sonoma County to host Apostille Pop-up Shop event
The Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s Office is hosting the California Secretary of State for an Apostille Pop-up Shop on Thursday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its offices located at 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, in Santa Rosa. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter June 17, 2025
Learn about the Use of Tasers in Jail by watching the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office presentation that was provided at the May 14, 2025 Community Advisory Council meeting. Read full story
Weekly roundup for June 13, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Celebrate grand opening of Windsor SMART station today; 2) Prescribed burns scheduled across Sonoma County; 3) New podcast goes inside Public Defender’s Office; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story