News Index
Board of Supervisors to hold special October 14 meeting on budget impacts
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting on Oct. 14 to inform the community about how recent federal actions may impact the County budget and services. In the meeting, County officials and partner agencies will review the anticipated local impacts from executive orders, changes to grant requirements, and the budgetary and policy bill H.R. 1. This meeting is designed to enhance the community’s awareness and assist in preparing for the changes. Read full story
Sonoma County to reopen North Fitch Mountain Road after longstanding landslide repairs
Sonoma County will reopen North Fitch Mountain Road on Friday, Oct. 10 at noon, restoring safe access after years of landslide damage and storm-related closures. The project marks the third priority storm-recovery road repair project to be completed this year, delivering long-term strength and reliability for residents, visitors and emergency responders. Read full story
Registrar of Voters unveils new online database of election results
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is pleased to announce the addition of a new streamlined, searchable database of 2009-2024 election results to the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters website. Called ElectionStats, the product is developed and maintained by Civera, a Boston-based company with a reputation for innovative civic technology. Read full story
Sonoma County issues mask order for health facilities and encourages residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID
Given the greater risk of COVID, flu and other respiratory virus-related illnesses over the fall and winter months, Sonoma County Interim Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith issued an order today requiring health care personnel and others to wear masks inside patient care areas of specified health care facilities. The health order, designed to protect the most vulnerable populations, will take effect Nov. 1 and last through March 31, 2026. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter October 3, 2025
Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the next Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting, upcoming 2024-2025 Annual Report, Town Hall recording, SCSO & ICE Statistics and a temporary office closure. Read full story
Ballots and County Voter Information Guides begin going out next week for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today that Vote-by-Mail ballots and County Voter Information Guides (VIGs) for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election will begin going out Monday, Oct. 6, to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County. The ballots are expected to take between three and 10 days to arrive. Read full story
Gigi Mertle selected to lead Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has selected Gigi Mertle as the new Director of the Department of Child Support Services, following her successful tenure as Interim Director. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, IT Specialist - Sheriff's Office - Regular and Time Limited, Water Agency Environmental Specialist I, and much more! Read full story
Ribbon-cutting to celebrate West Soda Rock Lane reopening as Sonoma County advances storm recovery projects
Sonoma County today announced the reopening of West Soda Rock Lane, the second of six priority, storm-recovery road projects to reach completion. A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at noon, bringing together County staff, contractors, and the West Soda Rock community to mark the milestone. Read full story
District 1 September 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, So much of what we do locally is shaped by decisions made at the Federal or State level. I am often reminded that while much of the work to strengthen our community happens locally, the decisions currently being made at the federal level have very real detrimental impacts right here in our community. Read full story
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