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May 03, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Increases COVID-19 Testing with Two New Community Testing Sites

Beginning on Saturday April 25 and continuing for several weeks, the Department of Health Services (DHS) Disease Control Unit will be testing the most vulnerable and at risk groups for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


May 01, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Convicted Gang Member Denied Early Release By Prison Board In Attempted Murder

Convicted Gang Member Denied Early Release By Prison Board In Attempted Murder Read full story


May 01, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Oficial de Salud reemplaza y reduce restricciones de la orden de refugio en casa debido al éxito inicial en la interrupción de la transmisión comunitaria de COVID-19

La Oficial de Salud emitió una nueva orden de salud de refugio en casa que, entre otros cambios, reduce las restricciones en un número de áreas importantes de empleo como construcción, servicios de jardinería, viveros y la venta de bicicletas y autos. Read full story


May 01, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Health Officer Supersedes and Loosens Shelter-in-Place Order Due to Initial Successes Interrupting Community Transmission of COVID-19

The Health Officer has issued a newShelter-in-Place Health Order, which among other changes, reduces restrictionsin a number of important employment areas including construction, landscapingservices, nurseries, car and bicycle sales. Read full story


April 30, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

May 5 Special Election Ballot Return with Drop Boxes

May 5 Special Election Ballot Return with Drop Boxes Read full story


April 29, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

Help Shape the Future of the Sonoma Developmental Center

The Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) has entered a new chapter as the County and State embark on a unique partnership to prepare a Specific Plan for the site that will guide the progress of the site. Read full story


April 28, 2020 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Restrictions on Sonoma County Parks Closures Eased

Sonoma County’s health officer today issued a modified parks closure order to allow residents to walk or bike to parks from their homes beginning April 29, 2020. Read full story


April 28, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Condado de Sonomareduce restricciones de cierres de parques

La Oficial de Salud Pública del Condado de Sonoma emitió hoy una orden de cierre de parques modificada que les permite a los residentes ir a los parques desde sus casas, caminando o en bicicleta, a partir del 29 de abril de 2020. Read full story


April 28, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Restrictions on Sonoma County Parks Closures Eased

Sonoma County’s health officer today issued a modified parks closure order to allow residents to walk or bike to parks from their homes beginning April 29, 2020. Read full story


April 23, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Conviction Of Child Rapist Sentenced To Life In Prison Upheld On Appeal

Conviction Of Child Rapist Sentenced To Life In Prison Upheld On Appeal Read full story