News Index

January 06, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

Hermosillo elected chair of Sonoma County Board of Supervisors; Coursey named vice chair

Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo today was elected 2026 chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, becoming the first Latina to lead the five-member body in the County of Sonoma’s 176-year history. Supervisor Chris Coursey was named vice chair, and Supervisor David Rabbitt was named chair pro-tem. Read full story

December 23, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter December 23, 2025

Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the CAC's 2026 Strategic Planning Retreat, Questionnaire, and Public Meeting! Read full story

December 18, 2025 | Department of Health Services

10th Prop 47 Advisory Meeting

December 17, 2025 | County Executive's Office

Joshua A. Myers selected as Sonoma County Counsel

Joshua A. Myers, a seasoned attorney with more than two decades of experience, including 16 years with the County of Sonoma, has been appointed County Counsel. Most recently serving as Chief Deputy County Counsel, Myers was selected after a nationwide search. He will take over for County Counsel Robert Pittman, who is retiring. Read full story

December 16, 2025 | Board of Supervisors Department

County of Sonoma enters negotiations with United Soccer League to evaluate Fairgrounds for stadium development

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a Letter of Intent with the United Soccer League, launching a nine-month process to evaluate the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, and other County-owned properties in Santa Rosa, for a potential new multi-purpose stadium and mixed-use entertainment district. Read full story

December 16, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Volunteers Needed for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count!

The County of Sonoma is currently looking for volunteers to help with the 2026 Point-in-Time Count! The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a day in which local government staff and volunteers come together and go out into community to collect data about the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in their respective communities. The Point-in-Time Count is a federal requirement for government jurisdictions interested in receiving federal homeless assistance funds. It also provides critical data for understanding local homelessness and supporting strategic decisions about the County’s homeless support programs. Read full story

December 15, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Countywide Rehabilitation Programs

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Countywide Rehabilitation Programs Read full story

December 15, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Memorial to recognize 43 lives lost in Sonoma County’s unhoused community this year

On Dec. 19, two days before National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, HomeFirst and the Sonoma County Department of Health Services will host a memorial to honor the 43 individuals who lost their lives between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30 while living without housing in Sonoma County. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St., Santa Rosa, and is open to the public. The space is being provided by FS Global, and Community Foundation Sonoma County granted the needed funding to host the memorial. Read full story

December 12, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Peer and Family Support Services RFP

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Buckelew Programs. Read full story

December 12, 2025 | Department of Health Services