News Index

September 17, 2026 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds Available for Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing (AOWH)

Eligible applicants are reminded that the CDC is currently accepting over the counter applications for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support eligible Affordable Owner-Occupied Workforce Housing (AOWH) projects in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Read full story

September 16, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter September 15, 2026

A year of oversight, accountability, and community engagement. Explore IOLERO’s 2025–2026 Annual Report and the work behind it. Read more in our latest newsletter. Read full story

September 15, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate Services

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite qualified organizations and individuals to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate services for Sonoma County. The successful proposer will protect and promote the rights of individuals receiving behavioral health services by conducting Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) certification review hearings, investigating complaints, notifying patients of their individual rights, monitoring compliance with state and federal patients’ rights requirements, providing education and training, and collaborating with County staff, providers, individuals served and community partners. Read full story

September 10, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Nationwide Increase in Human Rabies Exposures and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Guidance for Healthcare Providers

On September 10, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a CDC HAN Health Advisory describing a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures and errors in administering rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Read full story

September 08, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter September 8, 2026

Welcome to IOLERO’s September newsletter! This month, we’re sharing the release of IOLERO’s first Triennial Audit, upcoming community events, and important CAC updates. We invite you to stay informed, get involved, and connect with IOLERO in the community. Read full story

September 04, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to cohost sea otter awareness event on September 12

The public is invited to attend an event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Doran Beach to learn more about sea otters and our local marine ecosystem. The event, cosponsored by Sea Otter Savvy and Supervisorial District 5, will include a sea otter sand sculpture competition. Read full story

September 01, 2026 | Registrar of Voters

索諾瑪縣選民登記官 Evelyn T. Mendez 聲明

作為選民登記官，我持續關注法院的最新訴訟進展；這些訴訟可能會影響針對美國郵政局規定的法律挑戰，以及我們服務選民的方式。由於相關事項仍由法院審理中，我們目前並無計畫在索諾瑪縣實施新規定。 Read full story

September 01, 2026 | Registrar of Voters

Pahayag mula kay Evelyn T. Mendez, Registrar ng Mga Botante ng County ng Sonoma

Bilang Registrar ng Mga Botante, sinusubaybayan ko ang mga pagbabago sa mga hukuman na posibleng makaapekto sa mga legal na hamon sa mga panuntunan ng United States Postal Service at sa kung paano namin pinaglilingkuran ang aming mga botante. Dahil isinasaalang-alang pa rin ng mga hukuman ang mga bagay-bagay, wala kaming planong magpatupad ng mga bagong panuntunan dito sa County ng Sonoma. Read full story

September 01, 2026 | Registrar of Voters

सोनोमा काउन्टीकी मतदाता रजिस्ट्रार (मतदाता नामावली दर्ता गर्ने तथा निर्वाचन गराउने अधिकारी) Evelyn T. Mendez को वक्तव्य

मतदाता रजिस्ट्रारको रूपमा, मैले अदालतमा भइरहेका घटनाक्रमहरूलाई नजिकबाट नियालिरहेकी छु जसले संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाको हुलाक सेवाका नियमहरूसम्बन्धी कानुनी चुनौतीहरू र हामीले हाम्रा मतदाताहरूलाई कसरी सेवा प्रदान गर्छौं भन्ने कुरामा प्रभाव पार्न सक्छ । यी मामिलाहरू अझै पनि अदालतमा विचाराधीन अवस्थामा रहेकाले सोनोमा काउन्टीमा नयाँ नियमहरू लागू गर्ने हाम्रो कुनै योजना छैन । Read full story

September 01, 2026 | Registrar of Voters

소노마 카운티 유권자 등록국 Evelyn T. Mendez의 성명문

유권자 등록국에서는 미국 우정청의 규정에 대한 법적 이의 제기와 당국의 유권자 지원 방식에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 법원의 동향을 주시하고 있습니다. 해당 사안은 여전히 법원에서 심리 중이므로, 소노마 카운티에서는 새로운 법규를 제정할 계획이 없습니다. Read full story