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January 19, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma West Times and News: Main Priorities for 2021

New board of supervisors chair Hopkins names the county’s main priorities for 2021 Read full story


January 13, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Hopkins stakes out ambitious agenda as new chair of county Board of Supervisors

Hopkins stakes out ambitious agenda as new chair of county Board of Supervisors Read full story


January 13, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

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

KSRO talks with Lynda Hopkins, 5th District Supervisor, about last night’s Board Of Supervisors meeting, the County’s 2021 challenges, vaccine distribution, Stay-At-Home Order extensions & a new government headquarters. Read full story


March 17, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

Shelter In Place Health Order

Sonoma County Health Officer issues Shelter in Place Order Read full story


March 02, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

COVID-19 Emergency Declared

With 2 cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Sonoma County - both contracted outside the County from two separate cruise ships - the County of Sonoma has declared a State of Emergency. More details below. Read full story


February 29, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

5th District Updates

February News from the 5th including Homeless Actions, ICE activity, MAC upcoming meetings, and next steps for the Local Coastal Plan. Read full story


January 15, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

Addressing Homelessness - News from the 5th District

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Emergency Management staff have taken the unprecedented step of utilizing the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and an incident command protocol in order to quickly, effectively analyze alternative outdoor shelter locations and plan logistics for the emergency shelter implementation and encampment closure. Read full story