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March 09, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures Proposes Fee Changes Effective 07.01.2026

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 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 06, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter March 3, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


March 04, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 March 2026 Newsletter

My first two months as Chair of the Board of Supervisors have flown by! 2026 so far has seen long term projects reaching new milestones, programs and projects supporting vulnerable constituents receiving much-needed funding, and even some new faces joining us here at the County of Sonoma. I hope you'll continue reading for updates on everything that's happening in the First District and beyond! Read full story


March 02, 2026 | Office of the District Attorney

2024 March 4 - Jose Luis Cervantes Villasenor

On March 4, 2024, just after midnight, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received two calls for service from La Hacienda del Toro – a restaurant and nightclub located at the intersection of Todd Road and Stony Point Road in southwest, unincorporated Santa Rosa.In summary, the callers reported that a person (later identified as Jose Cervantes Villasenor) was in a white four-door sedan with a gun on his lap. One caller described the gun as a black handgun. The other described it as a rifle. The person with the gun reportedly threatened security personnel while brandishing the weapon. Read full story


February 25, 2026 | Human Resources Department

Sonoma County Civil Service Commission Vacancy

Applications are currently being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the County of Sonoma Civil Service Commission. Read full story


February 24, 2026 | Permit Sonoma

Latest News | February 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Permit Sonoma’s community newsletter. You'll find important updates about projects, policies, and opportunities to get involved. Our goal is to keep you informed and connected and work together for a sustainable Sonoma County. Read full story


February 24, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP Consultant Services for Ballot Measure Renewal

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultant Services for Ballot Measure Renewal including Civic Engagement Strategies, Polling, Community Outreach and Education, Feasibility Analyses, and Expenditure Plan Revision. Read full story


February 20, 2026 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), County Fund for Housing (CFH), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). Read full story


February 18, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter February 10, 2026

IOLERO's Newsletter features an invitation to the February Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting and a video to learn how the CAC helps elevate community voices in law enforcement oversight and accountability across Sonoma County — powered by people, driven by purpose. Read full story


February 18, 2026 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Public Hearing Sonoma County Housing Authority PHA Annual Plan for FY 2025-2026

The Sonoma County Community Development Committee, in its capacity as the governing body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the hearing room of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210, Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story