The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recognizes Women's History Month in Sonoma County
On March 10, 2026, the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors adopted a Gold Resolution, requested by the Commission on the Status of Women, recognizing Women’s History Month in Sonoma County. This resolution highlights and celebrates the significant contributions, accomplishments, and leadership of women who have helped shape the county’s social, economic, cultural, and civic life.
Women, Longevity & Equity: Community Conversation
The Commission on the Status of Women warmly invites you to attend Women, Longevity & Equity: A Community Conversation on April 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at 575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
As women age, they face unique challenges related to income security, caregiving, access to healthcare, and stable housing. This important conversation will explore these issues and highlight pathways toward greater equity and support for aging women in our community.
Featured speakers include:
Bonnie Petty, representing the California Retired Americans Alliance
Elaine Holtz, host of Women’s Spaces on KBBF
Jodi Johnson, of Petaluma Mobile Residents United
JamieEscoubas, Council on Aging
Join us in-person or on Zoom for an engaging and meaningful dialogue as we come together to address the realities of women’s longevity and work toward a more equitable future.
Mujeres, Longevidad y Equidad: Una Conversación Comunitaria
La Comisión sobre la Condición de la Mujer le invita cordialmente a asistir a Mujeres, Longevidad y Equidad: Una Conversación Comunitaria el 9 de abril de 2026, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., en 575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
Al envejecer, las mujeres enfrentan desafíos únicos en la seguridad de ingresos, el cuidado de otras personas, el acceso a la salud y la vivienda. Estamos escuchando. Esta importante conversación explorará estos temas y destacará caminos hacia una mayor equidad y apoyo para las mujeres mayores en nuestra comunidad.
Los ponentes destacados incluyen:
Bonnie Petty: Alianza de Jubilados Americanos de California
Elaine Holtz: KBBF locutora de radio de Women's Spaces
Jodi Johnson: Residentes Móviles Unidos de Petaluma
Jamie Escoubas: Consejo sobre el Envejecimiento
Únase a nosotros en persona o por Zoom para un diálogo interesante y significativo mientras nos reunimos para abordar las realidades de la longevidad de las mujeres y trabajar hacia un futuro más equitativo.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, past and present Commissioners of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women gathered in celebration of the Commission’s establishment. The milestone was honored with a resolution from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the offices of Congressmen Huffman and Thompson, and certificates from the California State Legislature representing Senators McGuire and Cabaldon and Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry, Connolly, and Rogers.
SoCo Chat Interview: Commission on the Status of Women
Janice Blalock, former commissioner of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women, was interviewed by Paul Gullixson, the County’s Communications Manager. They talked about the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Sonoma County report that reveals some surprising insights into how women and girls are faring in Sonoma County.
On January 8, 2026, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women approved a position paper examining the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County. The position paper was developed through a Commission-hosted hearing held on September 11, 2025, which created space to share some of the real-life experiences of immigrant women in Sonoma County dealing with ICE enforcement and better understand the impact on their lives and their families through their eyes. Speakers were selected from different parts of the County, different social and civil roles, and different perspectives.
Under Pressure: Mental Wellness, Access, and Systems of Care for Women and Girls in Sonoma CountyDescription: The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining women’s and girls’ mental wellness in Sonoma County and the systems that shape access to care. Informed by expert testimony, public input, and local data, the paper highlights progress, persistent gaps, and priorities to strengthen prevention, culturally responsive services, and crisis response.
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