News Index
Wet. Windy, & Wild in West County
We are all closely watching the forecasts for the coming storms. With the ground saturated from prior rain and the rivers and creeks already high, flooding is likely — both from creeks overflowing their banks, as well as from the main stem of the Russian River. Read full story
ABC 7: West County Prepares for Incoming Storm
Here's how region is preparing for dangerous atmospheric river heading to Northern California Read full story
Maria Christina Rivera named as new County Administrator for County of Sonoma
Assistant County Administrator Maria Christina Rivera has been named County Administrator, succeeding Sheryl Bratton who will be stepping down at the end of the month, Sonoma County officials announced today. The appointment is scheduled to be confirmed by the Board of Supervisors at its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for December 30, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1. Weather update 2. Community health update 3. Other Sonoma County news Read full story
District 3 Year-End Newsletter
Read Supervisor Coursey's Year in Review Newsletter for a recap on the county's work on climate action, racial equity, housing and other initatives. Read full story
Dave Kiff named director of Sonoma County Homelessness Services Division
Dave Kiff, a veteran government official with more than 30 years of experience in state and local government, including most recently serving as Interim Executive Director of Sonoma County Community Development Commission, has been named director of the county’s new Homelessness Services Division within the Department of Health Services. Read full story
Janell Crane named interim director of County of Sonoma’s Human Resources Department
Janell Crane, a seasoned personnel leader with nearly three decades of experience in human resources and risk management, has been named interim director of the County of Sonoma’s Human Resources Department. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for December 23, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Top 5 tips to protect against a winter virus; 2) Sonoma County wants you!; and 3) Other news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Roseland COVID-19 vaccination clinic reopens after temporary closure due to water damage
The Roseland Community Clinic in southwest Santa Rosa reopened today after a temporary closure due to water damage. The clinic was temporarily closed on Dec. 16 to repair water damage caused by the activation of a fire sprinkler system in an adjacent building. It reopened as an onsite outdoor clinic on Dec. 20 and resumed indoor operations today. Read full story
West County Progress - December 21, 2022
This is part 2 of our series of newsletters highlighting some of the key accomplishments across West County in the past year. Read full story