All County Press Releases
Preliminary 2026 Point-in-Time count maintains last year’s 23% reduction in homelessness
The preliminary 2026 Point-in-Time Count, conducted across Sonoma County the morning of Jan. 30, remains at the same level as last year, with 1,951 people experiencing homelessness — one fewer person than from the 2025 PIT Count. This year’s number preserves last year’s 23% drop in people experiencing homelessness, which was the lowest number since the PIT Count began in 2007 and a reduction of 507 unsheltered individuals in 2024. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Foothill Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks, CAL FIRE and the Sonoma County Fire District plan to conduct a prescribed burn at Foothill Regional Park on June 23 to reduce wildfire fuels and improve community safety, with the park closed during operations and smoke visible in the area. Read full story
Deadline for voters to ‘cure’ ballot signature issues for Primary Election is June 24 at 5 p.m.
Signature “cure” forms that were sent to voters whose ballot envelope signatures were either missing or mismatched for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election must be completed and received at the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office no later than Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m., according to Evelyn Mendez, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters. Read full story
Sonoma County announces burn suspension on June 15
The Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention Division will suspend burning within the unincorporated county in response to Cal Fire’s burn suspension that is set to begin on June 15, 2026. The order bans all outdoor burning. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts $2.90 billion budget to protect core services amid federal policy changes
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today adopted a $2.90 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that begins July 1, approving a spending plan that protects essential services while preparing for major changes in federal policy and anticipated reductions in state and federal funding. Read full story
Joint Statement from Bay Area County supervisors, community leaders reaffirming support for our immigrant communities in advance of FIFA World Cup
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
Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights to host inaugural Sonoma County Human Rights Summit and Resource Fair
The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights is proud to announce the inaugural Sonoma County Human Rights Summit & Immigration/Consumer Resource Fair, taking place on Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sonoma County Administration Building, Room 100A, 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Violent Gang Member Denied Parole
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Inmate Yai Phanchanh, 39 years old of Santa Rosa, will remain incarcerated at this time following a parole hearing held this morning at California State Prison, Solano. This was Phanchanh’s first parole hearing following his 2003 conviction for second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement arising out of a gang-related shooting that occurred in Rohnert Park. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves action plan to strengthen Sonoma County agriculture
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a coordinated action plan on Tuesday to support the local agricultural industry amid mounting economic and environmental pressures, formally declaring agriculture and working lands critical infrastructure essential to the county’s economy, environment and food security. Read full story
Sonoma County fairgrounds celebrates 250 years of freedom with fireworks, World Pillow Fighting Championships
The Sonoma County Fair and Events Center is excited to announce Red, White & Pillow Fights, a community celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Sonoma County, along with family-friendly entertainment, food, music, and the return of a beloved local tradition—Pillow Fighting Championships. Read full story
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