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May 23, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 23, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Have you prepared for wildfire season?; 2) Mussel Dog inspections begin at Lake Sonoma; 3) Stay connected with local government on social media; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note.


May 16, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 16, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New editions of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat now available; 2) Support for monthly expenses available to eligible applicants; 3) Sonoma County Behavioral Health’s CAPE Program; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note


May 09, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 9, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony May 14; 2) Aging and Disability Online Resource Hub; 3) Subscribe to a County newsletter; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note.


June 05, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Public hearings on 2025-2026 Sonoma County budget to begin June 10

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual budget hearings on Tuesday, June 10 at 9 a.m. Public comment is welcome at the opening of the hearings, which may continue June 11 and 13 if needed. At the conclusion, the board will adopt a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year beginning July 1.


May 07, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors takes first step toward expanding access and participation on County boards and commissions

On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Justice Collective, LLC to work with the County’s Office of Equity in conducting an assessment of the County’s boards and commissions that will yield recommended compensation and meeting policies as well as identify the infrastructure needed to implement the recommended policies.


April 17, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Horse racing canceled for 2025 Sonoma County Fair

The Sonoma County Fair Board, after lengthy discussions, has made the hard decision to cancel horse racing at the 2025 Fair. The decision was made due to the declining horse population in Northern California, resulting from the closing of Golden Gate Fields and the elimination of stabling at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Significant changes have resulted in the majority of horse owners, trainers and support workers relocating to Southern California and other out-of-state race facilities.