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March 04, 2026 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

Sonoma County Historical Records Commission to recognize four at Collections and Archives ceremony

The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission today announced four recipients of its fifth annual Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections, or archives located within Sonoma County and focus on existing collections as well as recognizing special efforts to preserve and use archival material in promoting history and cultural preservation. Read full story


March 03, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors honors work of Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today recognized the work of volunteers who serve on civil grand juries, the independent watchdog that investigates local government to promote efficiency and integrity in public service. Read full story


February 23, 2026 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

New Belonging Framework sets direction for improving public access, experiences in Sonoma County parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks has adopted a community-informed Belonging Framework to guide long-term efforts to improve accessibility, equity and inclusive experiences across its parks, programs and facilities. Read full story


February 19, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County health officer issues freeze alert

The Sonoma County health officer has issued a freeze alert in response to the prediction by the National Weather Service (NWS) of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Friday morning. Read full story


February 18, 2026 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Sonoma County Transit marks addition of 11th zero-emission bus, strengthening regional and fare-free transit

Sonoma County Transit has added its 11th zero-emission bus to its fixed-route fleet, a milestone that supports cleaner air, strengthens regional transit coordination, and enables SCT to provide zero-emission bus service in Healdsburg. Read full story


February 13, 2026 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Larson Park reopens after major renovation

Sonoma County Regional Parks announced the reopening of Larson Park in Sonoma following a $4.03 million renovation that adds new sports fields and courts, upgraded amenities and more inclusive, accessible spaces shaped by community input. Read full story


February 11, 2026 | Human Resources Department

Under Pressure: Mental Wellness, Access, and Systems of Care for Women and Girls in Sonoma County

Under Pressure: Mental Wellness, Access, and Systems of Care for Women and Girls in Sonoma CountyDescription: The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining women’s and girls’ mental wellness in Sonoma County and the systems that shape access to care. Informed by expert testimony, public input, and local data, the paper highlights progress, persistent gaps, and priorities to strengthen prevention, culturally responsive services, and crisis response. Read full story


February 11, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Board of Supervisors awards $12.4 million in Measure O and state funds for mental health and homeless services

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded $12.4 million to support mental health and homelessness services across the county, the latest in a series of investments funded by Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020. Read full story


February 10, 2026 | County Executive's Office

David Guhin selected as Sonoma County Executive

David Guhin, an administrator with more than two decades of government leadership experience in the North Bay, has been selected by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to be the next County Executive. Read full story


February 06, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

Joint statement from Bay Area County Supervisors reaffirming support for our immigrant communities in advance of Super Bowl LX

Sonoma County Supervisors Rebecca Hermosillo and Lynda Hopkins, co-chairs of the Support for Immigrant Communities Ad Hoc, have signed on to the following regional statement Read full story