News and Press Releases
Environmental and culinary benefits of induction cooking to be on display October 19 at fall Induction Cooking Expo
Learn how induction cooking can save money, help the environment and improve your culinary skills at the fall North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on Oct. 19 in Santa Rosa. The free event features a demonstration of induction cooking, hands-on opportunities to try an induction stovetop, and information on rebates and incentives for energy efficient upgrades to your home. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves plan to make Sonoma County government carbon-neutral by 2030
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to make County government operations carbon-neutral by 2030, the latest in a series of actions taken by the Board of Supervisors in an effort to slow climate change and protect county residents from its increasingly dangerous effects. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves $28.2 million plan to use energy more efficiently, cut greenhouse gas emissions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $28.2 million in investments to use energy and water more efficiently in County government buildings, part of a broader plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change. Read full story
Community Meeting: Monte Rio/Villa Grande Wastewater Solutions Pilot Project
A community meeting was held on June 29, 2024 regarding the wastewater solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story
Local partnership completes first project initiated by Sonoma County’s Climate Resilience Fund
A partnership between local government, conservation districts and environmental groups today announced the completion of a pilot project that removed carbon from the atmosphere by applying compost on agricultural land, the first project initiated by Sonoma County's Climate Resilience Fund. Read full story
Public invited to North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on January 27 in Santa Rosa
The public is invited to learn about the benefits of induction cooking and financial incentives to upgrade a kitchen on January 27 at the North Bay Induction Cooking Expo in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Monte Rio/Villa Grande Waste Water Solutions Pilot Project - Community Meeting
A community meeting was held on November 29, 2023 regarding the waste water solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story
Sonoma County lands critical to removing carbon from atmosphere: Report
Sonoma County has the potential for large-scale carbon sequestration – removing carbon from the atmosphere to help the county achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030 – according to a report presented to the Board of Supervisors today. Read full story
Nov. 1 virtual town hall offers public an opportunity to shape Sonoma County’s response to climate change
District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin and District 5 Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to update the public on Sonoma County’s response to climate change and to gather public input on a plan to achieve the county’s climate and resiliency goals. Read full story
Sonoma County expands employee ‘Clean Commute’ program to reduce drive-alone rate, CO2 emission
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to upgrade the county’s Clean Commute Employee Benefit Program. The upgrade includes a proposed new reciprocal pilot program between Sonoma County Transit and Santa Rosa CityBus that allows employees to ride the bus for free, pending approval by the Santa Rosa City Council at the Nov. 14 City Council meeting. Read full story