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County of Sonoma - News and Press Releases
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Voter registration deadline for Nov. 3 General Election is Oct. 19
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is reminding residents that Monday, Oct. 19, is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election. Eligible voters who miss the deadline can still register and vote in person through Election Day using California’s conditional voter registration process, also known as same-day registration, at the Registrar of Voters Office or any Vote Center. Read full story
Sonoma County Transit expands electric fleet, opens new EV charging facility
Sonoma County officials will celebrate the expansion of Sonoma County Transit’s electric bus fleet and unveil its new charging system during a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sonoma County Transit facility, 355 W. Robles Ave. in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Rebuilding Together Program Update
Permit Sonoma is updating its fire-rebuilding program effective January 1, 2027. While certain fee waivers and special allowances will expire, expedited permit reviews and important provisions for reusing existing septic systems, wells and driveways will continue, helping wildfire survivors navigate the rebuilding process. Read full story
Sonoma County’s unfunded pension liability down 28.5% over four years
Sonoma County has reduced its unfunded pension liability by $176.6 million over the last four years, a decline of 28.5%, according to the annual State of the Retirement System report presented to the Board of Supervisors today. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces ‘Straight to Gate’ Landline service to SFO
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, in partnership with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced “Straight to Gate: Sonoma County to SFO,” a new service offered by Landline, connecting STS passengers directly to the secure side of SFO. Read full story
Free holiday parking at Regional Parks for veterans, military
Sonoma County Regional Parks will offer free parking at all county regional parks on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families, with proof of military or veteran status required. Read full story
Airport Boulevard overcrossing dedicated to Sonoma County Sheriff deputies killed in line of duty
The Airport Boulevard overcrossing at Highway 101 north of Santa Rosa has been dedicated to three Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office employees killed in the line of duty. The bridge is now called the Detective Sergeant Ed Wilkinson, Deputy Sheriff Brent Jameson, and Deputy Sheriff Bliss Magly Memorial Overcrossing. Read full story
Health Officer issues mask order in specified health care facilities, encourages residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19
To protect against the elevated risk of respiratory virus-related illnesses, such as COVID and flu, during the fall and winter, Sonoma County’s Health Officer Dr. Mia Shim issued a health order requiring health care personnel and others to mask in patient care areas of specified health care facilities. The health order, designed to protect the most vulnerable people in our community, will be in effect from Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Read full story
County’s strategic office purchase, pre-construction contract reduce long-term costs, address aging facilities
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the $49.5 million purchase of an office building at 400 Aviation Blvd. in Santa Rosa that will provide modern space for County services, strengthen emergency response capabilities and help reduce the cost and size of the proposed new County Government Center. In a separate vote, the Board also unanimously approved a contract for pre-construction services for the County Government Center. Read full story
Sonoma County proclaims emergency, ramps up preparations ahead of potential winter storms
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today proclaimed an emergency due to the developing El Niño season, which is predicted to cause unusually heavy rains this winter. Read full story
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