Press Releases
CalFire to lift burn permit suspension in Sonoma County
The burn permit suspension in Sonoma County will be lifted at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, CalFire announced. Once the state fire agency lifts the burn suspension in Sonoma County, a permit will be required to burn. Read full story
Airport Boulevard overcrossing dedicated to Sonoma County Sheriff deputies killed in line of duty
The Airport Boulevard overcrossing at Highway 101 north of Santa Rosa has been dedicated to three Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office employees killed in the line of duty. The bridge is now called the Detective Sergeant Ed Wilkinson, Deputy Sheriff Brent Jameson, and Deputy Sheriff Bliss Magly Memorial Overcrossing. Read full story
County’s strategic office purchase, pre-construction contract reduce long-term costs, address aging facilities
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the $49.5 million purchase of an office building at 400 Aviation Blvd. in Santa Rosa that will provide modern space for County services, strengthen emergency response capabilities and help reduce the cost and size of the proposed new County Government Center. In a separate vote, the Board also unanimously approved a contract for pre-construction services for the County Government Center. Read full story
Sonoma County thanks federal representatives for securing FEMA funding
Thanks to a successful lobbying effort from Sonoma County’s Congressional delegation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a $5.5 million reimbursement to the County for costs incurred during the January 2017 severe winter storms. 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 Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate. Read full story
Public invited to share input on federal Coastal Management Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments on a plan that could lead to the dismantling of environmental protections for California’s coast. NOAA is reviewing the Coastal Management Program, which is implemented by the California Coastal Commission, the State Coastal Conservancy and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Read full story
Sonoma County fairgrounds celebrates 250 years of freedom with fireworks, World Pillow Fighting Championships
The Sonoma County Fair and Events Center is excited to announce Red, White & Pillow Fights, a community celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Sonoma County, along with family-friendly entertainment, food, music, and the return of a beloved local tradition—Pillow Fighting Championships. Read full story
Petaluma businesses earn California Green Business Certification; community invited to celebrate May 12
A cohort of 16 forward-thinking Petaluma businesses has successfully achieved or are working to achieve California Green Business Certification through a collaborative program led by local climate action nonprofit, Cool Petaluma. The initiative supports businesses in adopting environmentally responsible practices that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve operational efficiency. Read full story
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