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January 05, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

Community engagement is what makes our rural communities work

Driving through the rain in West County can be an adventure at times.... Read full story


November 11, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Rep. Jared Huffman, 2 local leaders report on UN climate change conference

“The collective impact of local government is tremendous,” Hopkins said in a telephone interview, citing a “groundswell of energy for climate science in local governments around the world.” Read full story


November 05, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Breaking traditions with Caltrans. Its how we roll in Sonoma County.

Tradition! Getting back to the reason for Thanksgiving –a holiday for the purpose of Giving Thanks, of feeling grateful for the bounty of the land, for family and friends, and for surviving another year in challenging times. Read full story


September 19, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Close to Home: A straight line climate change to my sick child

Scientists can’t say this, so I will: my 2-year-old son caught pneumonia from climate change. Read full story


September 07, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Not my new normal

It’s happening. Again. Once more I’m breathing in house plants, quilts, walls, dining room tables, the dust bunnies under beds that could never be reached with a broom... Read full story


February 10, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

INTERVIEW: Lynda Hopkins With A Recap Of The Board Of Supervisors Meeting

Michelle speaks with Lynda Hopkins, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, about the vaccination program, Safeway’s participation, vaccine priority, COVID numbers, concerns, paid sick leave & tenant protections. Read full story


February 10, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

ABC 7 News interview

Wayne Freedman with ABC 7 News interviews Dr. Rain Moore at West County Health Centers Community Vaccination Site at Analy High School and Supervisor Hopkins at a local Safeway on Monday, February 8. Read full story


February 04, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

INTERVIEW: Lynda Hopkins On The Vaccine Oversight In Sonoma County

KSRO talks with Lynda Hopkins about the BOS meeting, vaccine oversight, clarifications, task management, healthcare provider feedback, transparency & reliable data. Read full story


February 03, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

PD: Hopkins says Sonoma County should take control of coronavirus vaccination appointments

Hopkins believes the messy situation calls for the county to take a more central role, including the ability to require hospitals to vaccinate people outside their networks and release the associated data. Read full story


January 27, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

KSRO - Recap of The Board of Supervisors Meeting

KSRO speaks with Lynda Hopkins, 5th District Supervisor, about last night’s Board of Supervisors meeting, renters protections, paid leave & vaccine distribution. Read full story