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August 19, 2026 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View our list of current and upcoming job opportunities, including Chief Information Officer, Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, LAFCO Executive Officer, and much more!


August 11, 2026 | Community Development Commission

Now Available - Upcoming Affordable Homeownership Opportunity from Burbank Housing in Santa Rosa, CA

A new affordable homeownership opportunity will soon be available in Santa Rosa for income eligible buyers. Burbank Housing, the program administrator for the Sonoma County Community Development Commission’s affordable homeownership programs, is partnering with Lenox Homes and Sonoma County to bring this opportunity to the community.


August 10, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: STI Prevention and Collaboration RFP

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Santa Rosa Community Health.


August 19, 2026 | County Executive's Office

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.


August 19, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County to break ground on new youth behavioral health campus at Los Guilicos

Sonoma County officials will break ground on a new youth behavioral health campus at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 322 Hood House Drive in Santa Rosa. The facility will expand access to urgently needed mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and their families. Members of the media are invited to attend.


August 19, 2026 | Natural Resources

Sonoma Water board names Brad Sherwood interim general manager

The Sonoma Water Board of Directors has named Assistant General Manager Brad Sherwood interim general manager, effective Sept. 15. Sherwood will succeed General Manager Grant Davis, who will retire Sept. 14 after 16 years leading the agency.