All County Press Releases
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. Read full story
Public invited to share input on federal Coastal Management Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments on a plan that could lead to the dismantling of environmental protections for California’s coast. NOAA is reviewing the Coastal Management Program, which is implemented by the California Coastal Commission, the State Coastal Conservancy and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Read full story
Candidate nomination period for November 3 General Election extended to August 12 for certain offices
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following offices up for election in November have been extended to close of business on Wednesday, Aug. 12 because one or more incumbents who were eligible to file did not do so by the Aug. 7 deadline. Read full story
State honors Sonoma County for excellence in child support services
The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been recognized by the State of California for outstanding performance, earning top honors among California’s mid-sized counties for helping families establish child support, encouraging parents to reach agreements outside the courtroom, and quickly delivering financial support to children. Read full story
Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality caused by the Feliz Fire in Mendocino County
The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of northern Sonoma County may experience "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or "Unhealthy" air quality caused by the wildfire event in Mendocino County near Hopland. Read full story
Sonoma County Transit launches Route 40X with new SMART connections beginning Aug. 10
Sonoma County Transit will launch Route 40X on Monday, Aug. 10, replacing the existing Route 40 with a redesigned schedule that offers timed connections to SMART trains in downtown Petaluma during peak commute hours. Read full story
Sonoma County updates health advisory due to poor air quality caused by the Woodside Fire
8:15 P.M. UPDATE: Conditions are changing quickly and the air quality conditions have evolved to "hazardous" and "very unhealthy" levels. The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of Sonoma County may experience "very unhealthy" or "hazardous" air quality caused by the wildfire event along the coast near Timber Cove and Salt Point State Park. 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
2026 Child Support Awareness Month
This Child Support Awareness Month, we’re focused on helping parents create stable, nurturing environments where children can grow and thrive. By offering tools that simplify the child support process, we’re here to support families statewide. childsupport.ca.gov<https://childsupport.ca.gov/>#ChildSupportAwarenessMonthDurante el Mes de Concientización sobre la Manutención Infantil, nos enfocamos en ayudar a los padres a crear entornos estables y seguros donde los niños puedan crecer y prosperar. Al ofrecer herramientas que simplifican el proceso de la manutención de los hijos, estamos aquí para apoyar a las familias en todo el estado. childsupport.ca.gov Read full story
Creative Sonoma announces grant program supporting nonprofit arts producers
Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program will begin accepting applications on Aug. 14 to support cultural arts activities taking place across Sonoma County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2027. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations including museums, as well as culturally specific organizations that produce arts and culture programs, services and events are eligible to apply. Up to 45 organizations will be awarded grants of $4,000 each for general operating support. Read full story
Candidate nominations now open for November 3 General Election
Candidate nominations opened July 13 and close Aug. 7 (except if extended – see below) for school, municipal, and special district offices up for election in the Nov. 3 General Election, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today. Read full story
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