All County Press Releases
Women, Longevity & Equity: A Community Conversation
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining the growing challenges facing older women in Sonoma County, including economic insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to essential services. Shaped by lifelong inequities such as lower wages, caregiving responsibilities, and longer life expectancy, many older women struggle to access support within fragmented and underfunded systems. Drawing on expert panel discussions and community testimony, the paper highlights these interconnected issues and calls for improved coordination, housing assistance, transportation, caregiving resources, and access to information and services. Read full story
Sonoma County emergency officials to warn of dangerous wildfire season
Sonoma County emergency management officials urging residents to prepare for a potentially high-risk wildfire season. Officials, who will update the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, are preparing for the upcoming hot, dry months of summer and fall, when the danger of a wildfire is at its peak. Read full story
Deadline to register to vote in June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is May 18
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez would like to remind residents that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is next Monday, May 18. However, eligible voters who miss the deadline still have the option to “conditionally” register (also known as “same-day registration”) and vote in person at the Registrar of Voters (ROV) Office or at any Vote Center. Read full story
Sonoma County increases access to parks with expanded library pass program
Sonoma County Regional Parks and Sonoma County Library are expanding their popular library pass program with 350 additional free parking passes beginning June 1, making it easier for residents to visit more than 60 regional parks, trails and beaches. Read full story
Sonoma County opens Chipper Program early to reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County has launched its free Residential Curbside Chipper Program for the 2026 season. This continues efforts to help residents reduce wildfire risk, improve defensible space, and enhance community safety. Read full story
Petaluma businesses earn California Green Business Certification; community invited to celebrate May 12
A cohort of 16 forward-thinking Petaluma businesses has successfully achieved or are working to achieve California Green Business Certification through a collaborative program led by local climate action nonprofit, Cool Petaluma. The initiative supports businesses in adopting environmentally responsible practices that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve operational efficiency. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes environmental review for proposed compost facility
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on April 28 authorized environmental review for a proposed new compost facility. Sonoma County is inviting residents and community members to learn more about the proposed compost facility and share feedback at two upcoming public meetings. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces non-stop service to three new destinations on Alaska Airlines
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add three new non-stop routes from STS: Boise, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to hold TRUTH Act Forum on May 12 to review Sheriff’s Office interactions with ICE
Sonoma County residents are invited to attend a public forum on May 12 to review the Sheriff’s Office’s interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and provide input to local leaders. Read full story
Ballots begin going out in the mail today for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today that official Vote-by-Mail ballots for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election begin going out in the mail this morning to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County. Read full story
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