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October 02, 2025 | Registrar of Voters

Ballots and County Voter Information Guides begin going out next week for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today that Vote-by-Mail ballots and County Voter Information Guides (VIGs) for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election will begin going out Monday, Oct. 6, to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County. The ballots are expected to take between three and 10 days to arrive. Read full story


October 02, 2025 | Department of Child Support Services

Gigi Mertle selected to lead Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has selected Gigi Mertle as the new Director of the Department of Child Support Services, following her successful tenure as Interim Director. Read full story


October 01, 2025 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Ribbon-cutting to celebrate West Soda Rock Lane reopening as Sonoma County advances storm recovery projects

Sonoma County today announced the reopening of West Soda Rock Lane, the second of six priority, storm-recovery road projects to reach completion. A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at noon, bringing together County staff, contractors, and the West Soda Rock community to mark the milestone. Read full story


September 25, 2025 | Registrar of Voters

Sonoma County voters invited to attend disability and language workshops in advance of Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced two workshops taking place on Oct. 1 and Oct. 14 to educate voters about the upcoming Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election. Read full story


September 10, 2025

Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport welcomes new Southwest Airlines service

Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Southwest Airlines will begin service in April. The widely requested airline will begin service with new non-stop routes to San Diego, Burbank, Las Vegas and Denver. The move expands the airport’s offerings to include a popular connection for eastbound flights on North America’s fourth largest airline. Read full story


September 09, 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County reports $857.6 million in agricultural production for 2024; highlights resilience of poultry producers, shifts in grape and apple markets

Sonoma County’s agricultural production reached a total value of $857,620,400 in 2024, a 9.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the annual Crop Report released today by the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures. Read full story


September 08, 2025 | Department of Human Services

Sonoma County launches Open Doors campaign to connect residents to vital services

Sonoma County today launched Open Doors, a new initiative designed to improve residents’ access to food, housing, health care, employment, child care and other services everyone needs to thrive. Read full story


August 27, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Robert Pittman, Sonoma County Counsel, announces retirement after 35 years of public service

After 35 years in public service, including the past 14 years with the County of Sonoma, County Counsel Robert Pittman has announced his retirement, effective January 2026. Pittman has served as County Counsel since September 2020, guiding the Office of County Counsel through significant challenges and milestones. He began his career as a city planner in Artesia, California, before attending law school with the goal of becoming a public agency attorney. Read full story


August 26, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Board of Supervisors approves $5M in opioid settlement funds for substance use disorder projects

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $5 million in funding to three local organizations that submitted proposals to address the opioid crisis. Read full story


August 22, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality caused by Pickett Fire in Calistoga

The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of Sonoma County may experience poor air quality caused by the wildfire event in Napa County. People may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. Below are some things you can do when the air quality is poor. Read full story