News Index
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Medical Director Services for Juvenile Institutions and Valley of the Moon Children’s Center
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the solicitation referenced above. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Santa Rosa Community Health. Read full story
Sonoma County GSAs Seek Input from Agricultural Groundwater Users on Policies & Programs
The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) are dedicated to monitoring and sustaining local groundwater levels. Groundwater plays a critical role in supporting agriculture throughout Sonoma County, representing between 30% to 60% of groundwater use in Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa Plain, and Sonoma Valley. Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds. These funds are available for affordable rental and or ownership housing located in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport welcomes new Southwest Airlines service
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Southwest Airlines will begin service in April. The widely requested airline will begin service with new non-stop routes to San Diego, Burbank, Las Vegas and Denver. The move expands the airport’s offerings to include a popular connection for eastbound flights on North America’s fourth largest airline. Read full story
Sonoma County reports $857.6 million in agricultural production for 2024; highlights resilience of poultry producers, shifts in grape and apple markets
Sonoma County’s agricultural production reached a total value of $857,620,400 in 2024, a 9.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the annual Crop Report released today by the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures. Read full story
Sonoma County launches Open Doors campaign to connect residents to vital services
Sonoma County today launched Open Doors, a new initiative designed to improve residents’ access to food, housing, health care, employment, child care and other services everyone needs to thrive. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 5, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach September 6; 2) Sonoma Ready! event September 6 in Windsor; 3) Regional Parks ‘Water Bark’ runs through September; 4) Hudeman Slough boat launch closed temporarily; and 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Crisis Residential Services RFP
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above-referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Progress Foundation. Read full story
RFQ for LEMSA Medical Director
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Medical Director for the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 30, 2025 Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 3, 2025
IOLERO has completed its independent investigation into the fatal shooting of David Pelaez-Chavez by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy. The full report provides detailed findings, analysis, and transparency into this critical case. Read full story
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