News Index
Nomination period for Nov. 4 Uniform District Election extended to Aug. 13
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following special district offices up for election in November have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 13 because one or more incumbents did not file by the Aug. 8 deadline. Read full story
Pesticide Use Report Form Changes for Production Agriculture
Due to recent changes to Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR) sections 6624 & 6626 concerning pesticide use reports (PURs) for production agriculture, start and end times are now required for all pesticide applications on an agricultural commodity. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter August 6, 2025
Watch: IOLERO Director John Alden on SoCo Chat! Read full story
Sonoma Valley’s first Rapid Rehousing Program offers financial incentives to landlords who rent units to people experiencing homelessness
HomeFirst and the Sonoma County Department of Health Services are launching the first-ever Rapid Rehousing Program dedicated to Sonoma Valley, a region where approximately 100 people are currently experiencing homelessness. Read full story
A note from Supervisor Hopkins | August 5, 2025
In a time of fear and uncertainty, we owe our community not just compassion, but honesty. A sanctuary ordinance we can't enforce does more harm than good - and I can't support that. Read full story
Sonoma County recognized as state leader in child support services
The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been recognized by the State of California for outstanding performance, earning top honors for helping parents reach agreements that improve the financial stability and well-being of their children. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces non-stop service to Palm Springs on Alaska Airlines
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add Palm Springs as a non-stop destination from STS. The popular route will operate seasonally, with service commencing in October and ending in May of each calendar year. The first flight is scheduled for Oct. 26. Alaska Airlines will service Palm Springs with five weekly round-trip flights, utilizing their 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. Read full story
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, CAL FIRE, and Sonoma County Fire District lead strategic wildfire prevention project
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, and Sonoma County Fire District are leading a proactive vegetation management and fire prevention project along two of the county’s most critical evacuation corridors: Mark West Springs Road and Porter Creek Road. Read full story
County of Sonoma WIC agency plans Aug. 7 celebration for World Breastfeeding Week
Sonoma County’s nationally recognized Women-Infants-Children Supplemental Nutrition Program will be celebrating breastfeeding mothers at its World Breastfeeding Week event on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the WIC Santa Rosa office, located at 1450 Guerneville Road. Read full story
Weekly roundup for July 25, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1); Help shape Sonoma County’s 2025 Emergency Operations Plan; 2) General Plan Community Visioning results Aug. 12; 3) Public input sought for proposed Lower Russian River Trail; 4) One less spark means one less wildfire; 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
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