News Index

March 14, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Sonoma County reaffirms support for immigrant communities after ICE incident at Probation Department

The County of Sonoma is reiterating its commitment to all who are in need of services, especially immigrant communities, and providing guidance and support for County staff after an individual was detained Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the lobby of the County Probation Department. Read full story

March 14, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Bay Area Health Officers urge measles vaccination and awareness as cases rise nationally

With the recent rise of measles cases nationally, Sonoma County joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to get the measles vaccination if they are not sure if they got it or if they did not have measles as a child, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles after travel or exposure. Read full story

March 14, 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Proposed Fee Changes Effective July 1, 2025 - Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures.

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story

March 13, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Combined Notices Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI), Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI-RROF), and Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-year Floodplain and Wetland

On or about February 27, 2025, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $1,079,394 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, Part 24, Section 570, Public Law 93. -383m 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C 5301-5321, as amended; the release of $612,751 in Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)... Read full story

March 13, 2025 | Department of Health Services

7th Prop 47 Advisory Meeting

March 11, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Sonoma County highlights essential work of civil grand juries, urges residents to volunteer for service

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today honored the important work of civil grand juries, which investigate and report on local government to ensure it is operating efficiently, honestly and in the best interest of the public. Read full story

March 11, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reduces fees for affordable housing projects

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a plan to eliminate millions of dollars in impact fees charged to developers that build affordable housing, part of an ongoing effort by the County to make housing more affordable and accessible. Read full story

March 11, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Sonoma County Cannabis Equity Program to award $520,000 to help local entrepreneurs in legal cannabis industry

The Board of Supervisors today authorized a Cannabis Equity Grant agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development including $520,000 in state funds to be distributed to qualified applicants who have been negatively or disproportionately impacted in the past by cannabis prohibition and the war on drugs. The State of California set aside funds through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions to reduce or remove barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry as well as to aid the state in its goal of eliminating the illicit cannabis market by bringing more operators into the legal market. Read full story

March 11, 2025 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Medical Director Services for Juvenile Institutions

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Medical Director Services for Juvenile Institutions and Valley of the Moon Children’s Center. Read full story

March 10, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Environmental and culinary benefits of induction cooking on display March 15 at spring Induction Cooking Expo

Learn how induction cooking can save money, help the environment and improve your culinary skills during a free demonstration event at the spring North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on March 15 in Santa Rosa. Read full story