News Index

December 10, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors approves temporary fix to implement voter-approved sales taxes in Sonoma County, Sebastopol

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a stopgap measure today that will allow two voter-approved measures to increase sales taxes countywide and in the City of Sebastopol on April 1, 2025. Read full story

December 10, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County approves new contract with in-home care providers

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today ratified a three-year contract agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 2015 that would increase wages and benefits for more than 7,200 local in-home care workers who assist seniors and people with disabilities. Read full story

December 10, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO In The News

The Press Democrat reports: IOLERO, Sonoma County's sheriff oversight agency, is expanding its audit efforts while appealing a legal challenge to its authority to subpoena whistleblower investigations. Full article linked below. Read full story

December 10, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter December 10, 2024

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act. Read full story

December 10, 2024 | Probation Department

Sonoma County judge, director of Juvenile Hall receive statewide awards from Chief Probation Officers of California

The presiding judge of Sonoma County Superior Court and the director of Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall were recently honored by a statewide group of probation officers for their efforts to improve the local justice system. Read full story

December 06, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for December 6, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free family fun with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space; 2) Secure Families Collaborative offers immigration support; 3) Free e-waste recycling events; 4) Springs Winter Celebration happens Dec. 7; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story

December 06, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO in the news

The Press Democrat Letters to the Editor, Friday Dec. 6 Read full story

December 05, 2024 | Department of Emergency Management

Sonoma County to update its multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has begun the process of updating the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and 23 of its municipalities and special districts. The mitigation projects that are identified in the plan will reduce vulnerability and increase community resiliency to disasters. Read full story

December 05, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO in the news: Sonoma County First News for December 5, 2024

IOLERO update featured on Sonoma County First News Read full story

December 05, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds. The linked NOFA outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of applications. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in the NOFA. Approximately $728,439 in funding is available. Read full story