News Index

June 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Avian Flu emergency ends in Sonoma County; recovery underway for local poultry farmers

The Board of Supervisors today voted to terminate an emergency proclamation that has been in effect since Dec. 5, 2023, in response to the outbreak of avian flu in Sonoma County. The outbreak was first detected at two local commercial poultry farms in late November 2023 and resulted in the immediate euthanizing of 250,000 birds to protect other flocks in the region and elsewhere in California Read full story

June 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors amends Sonoma County’s Living Wage ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today completed an 18-month effort to update the County’s Living Wage ordinance, approving a series of amendments that will expand the number of employers required to meet or exceed County requirements for pay and benefits. Read full story

June 03, 2024 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport named among top five best small U.S. airports in Newsweek awards

The Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport was ranked fourth among the top 10 winners of the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards contest for best small airport in the United States. A total of 15 airports were nominated by a panel of travel experts and Newsweek contributors. The final list was determined by Newsweek editors and votes were cast over the past month by the magazine’s readers. Read full story

June 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter June 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the 2024-2025 final budget, emergency readiness information, community engagement opportunities, and SMART news. Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story

May 31, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 31, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Emergency preparedness tips and resources; 3) SoCo Chat podcast previews Summer 2024 road paving; 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

May 30, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Special breakfast event 2023 report on the Status of Women in Sonoma County

The Report draws on data from the Voices of Sonoma County Women 2021 research project and the September 2022 release of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to paint a comprehensive picture of the post-pandemic experiences of women in our county. Our committee is currently focused on collaborating with community organizations to develop actionable insights and policy recommendations based on our data. We hope that the Report will empower local leaders to pursue equitable policy solutions for women in our community. Read full story

May 28, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter May 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Tierra de Rosas, 2024-25 Budget Workshops, Summer Road Work, Preparing for Wildfire Resilience, and more. Read full story

May 24, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 24, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Broadband mapping underway in rural Sonoma County; 2) Sanitation Rate Relief Program now accepting applications; 3) BenefitsCal.com provides support in finding, managing aid; 4) County of Sonoma named among top U.S. employers; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story

May 23, 2024 | Natural Resources

Ag + Open Space and Sonoma Water purchase Mark West Wikiup Preserve for conservation

Today, Ag + Open Space and Sonoma Water are announcing the purchase of the 30-acre Mark West Wikiup Preserve in the Larkfield-Wikiup area of Santa Rosa. Home to half-a-mile of Mark West Creek, oaks, riparian habitat, and grassy open space in a residential neighborhood, conservation of this property will enable Sonoma Water to offer public access to the preserve. Ag + Open Space funded Sonoma Water’s purchase of this property from the Jackson family for $5.1 million and acquired a conservation easement and recreation covenant over the property to ensure that the natural and recreational resource of the preserve will be conserved forever. Read full story

May 21, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors approves $1 million in vegetation management grants to reduce wildfire risk

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $1 million in grants for nine projects that will protect residents from wildfires by creating fuel breaks and removing vegetation along evacuation routes in fire-prone landscapes. Read full story