All County Press Releases
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 Voter Information Guides to begin going out for Nov. 3 General Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is announcing that paper copies of the County Voter Information Guide for the Nov. 3 General Election will begin going out in the mail in early October. Read full story
Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 1657, Legislation Initiated by Sonoma County Family Justice Center
District Attorney Carla Rodriguez announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1657, authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers, into law, establishing new statewide protections for domestic violence survivors seeking temporary restraining orders. Read full story
DA Announces $16 Million Statewide Settlement Over Allegations Walmart Offered for Sale Expired Infant Formula and Over-The-Counter Drug Products
Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez announced today that her office, along with the District Attorneys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, settled a civil enforcement action against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (“Lowe’s”) for violations of California’s Gift Card Law. The Stipulated Judgment entered on September 14, 2026 by Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Oscar Pardo, provides that the company will pay $546,600 in civil penalties, costs, fees, and restitution Read full story
Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality from Chileno Fire
The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of southern Sonoma County may experience "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups", "Unhealthy", or “Very Unhealthy” air quality caused by the wildfire event in Marin County near the Marin and Sonoma County boarder. Certain people may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. High temperatures can worsen effects of high Air Quality Index (AQI) events. Below are some things you can do when the air quality is poor. Read full story
Lowe’s Home Centers Pays $546,600 to Settle California Gift Card Law Violations
Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez announced today that her office, along with the District Attorneys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, settled a civil enforcement action against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (“Lowe’s”) for violations of California’s Gift Card Law. The Stipulated Judgment entered on September 14, 2026 by Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Oscar Pardo, provides that the company will pay $546,600 in civil penalties, costs, fees, and restitution Read full story
Pest Company Settles Environmental Protection Case for Pesticide, Hazardous Waste, and Customer Privacy Law Violations for $3,150,000
Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez, along with 28 other California district attorneys and the city attorney of Los Angeles, has announced the settlement of an environmental protection lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court against the pest control company Rentokil North America, Inc. and Terminix International Inc., et al, (collectively “Terminix”) to resolve allegations that Terminix violated state laws governing pesticides, hazardous waste, and customer records. Terminix unlawfully disposed of pesticides and hazardous waste into company waste bins destined for municipal landfills not authorized to accept these materials. The lawsuit also resolves allegations that Terminix failed to shred documents containing confidential customer information before disposal. Read full story
Freedom Trax expands wheelchair beach access at Doran Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks is expanding its Freedom Trax program at Doran Regional Park, offering free motorized all-terrain wheelchair attachments Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 15 to help visitors using manual wheelchairs access the beach more independently. Read full story
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to cohost sea otter awareness event on September 12
The public is invited to attend an event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Doran Beach to learn more about sea otters and our local marine ecosystem. The event, cosponsored by Sea Otter Savvy and Supervisorial District 5, will include a sea otter sand sculpture competition. Read full story
Building Inspection Delay Notification
Building inspections are currently scheduling 8–9 days out due to staffing transitions and a seasonal increase in inspection requests. Other permit types are not affected. Read full story
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