All County Press Releases
County seeks community feedback for IOLERO director recruitment process
Sonoma County in early September will launch a nationwide recruitment to select the next director of the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. Before the search begins, county officials want to allow the public the opportunity to provide input that will help frame the recruitment process. Read full story
County Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate. Read full story
Sonoma County to break ground on new youth behavioral health campus at Los Guilicos
Sonoma County officials will break ground on a new youth behavioral health campus at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 322 Hood House Drive in Santa Rosa. The facility will expand access to urgently needed mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and their families. Members of the media are invited to attend. Read full story
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
Tractor Supply Company Pays $5.1 Million to Settle Violations of Price Accuracy Laws, Pesticide Regulations and Greenwashing Claims
Sonoma County District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez announced today that Tractor Supply West, LLC (“Tractor Supply“) has entered into a Stipulated Judgment and will pay $5,126,282.97 in civil penalties, restitution, and costs to resolve a civil consumer protection action that alleged that the company violated California’s Price Accuracy laws, Pesticide Regulations and Greenwashing laws. 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
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