News Index
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for November 8, 2022, General Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for November 10, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week; 2) WATCH: Drought webinar available for viewing; 3) Preparing for this year’s flu & cold season; and 4) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors receives five-year fiscal forecast
Sonoma County is projecting a General Fund deficit of $13 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year with more annual deficits to follow through 2025, Deputy County Administrator Peter Bruland informed the Board of Supervisors as part of his five-year fiscal forecast Tuesday. The projection is based on an anticipated decrease in property tax growth, reductions in one-time funding, and an increase in pension costs due to investment declines in pension funds. Read full story
25th Annual UCCE North Coast IPM Seminar
The 25th Annual UCCE North Coast IPM Seminar will be held virtually on November 16 – 17, 2022, from 8:00 am – 12:15 pm each day and is approved for 8 DPR CE hours (2 hours of Laws & Regs and 6 hours Other). Read full story
Probation staff participated in the Trunk-or-Treat Event, Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Probation staff recently participated in the Trunk-or-Treat Event hosted by the Santa Rosa Police Department. Dressed as “Mario Kart” characters, our staff interacted with many wonderful community partners and were adored by the community members while they enjoyed a safe place to Trick-or-Treat from the trunks of vehicles. More than a thousand youth and families turned out for this year’s event! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for November 4, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Become a Sonoma County ‘Housing Hero’; 2) Final drought webinar of season happens Nov. 10; 3) Reminder: Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8; and 4) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
RFP for Emergency Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulance Services for an Exclusive Operating Area in Sonoma County
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Emergency Ground Ambulance Services for an Exclusive Operating Area in Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County launches online application for Agricultural Access Verification Card Program for commercial operators
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures today announced the launch of an online application in English and Spanish for the Sonoma County Agricultural Access Verification Card Program. The new program is designed to facilitate safe access to areas under evacuation orders so that agricultural operators can evacuate, transport, shelter, feed, water, and administer veterinary care to livestock; irrigate crops; fuel emergency generators or provide auxiliary support to emergency personnel. Read full story
November 10 virtual town hall to feature state drought manager and expert on atmospheric rivers
Jeanine Jones, drought manager for the California Department of Water Resources, and Julie Kalansky, a climate scientist from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and an expert on atmospheric rivers, will be the featured speakers at the County of Sonoma’s drought town hall meeting in November. Read full story