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View our list of current and upcoming job opportunities, including Animal Services Account Clerk II; Director, Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach; Human Services Network Analyst, and much more! Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 8, 2026
Welcome to IOLERO’s September newsletter! This month, we’re sharing the release of IOLERO’s first Triennial Audit, upcoming community events, and important CAC updates. We invite you to stay informed, get involved, and connect with IOLERO in the community. Read full story
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins to cohost sea otter awareness event on September 12
The public is invited to attend an event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Doran Beach to learn more about sea otters and our local marine ecosystem. The event, cosponsored by Sea Otter Savvy and Supervisorial District 5, will include a sea otter sand sculpture competition. Read full story
Statement from Evelyn T. Mendez, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
As the Registrar of Voters, I am monitoring developments in the courts that could impact legal challenges to United States Postal Service rules and how we serve our voters. Because the matters are still under consideration by the courts, we have no plans to implement new rules here in Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County advances ordinance restricting retail sales and distribution of nitrous oxide
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would restrict the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide-dispensing devices in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. The proposed ordinance is intended to address growing public health, safety and environmental concerns associated with the non-medical inhalation of nitrous oxide while preserving access for legitimate medical, dental, culinary, automotive, industrial and research purposes Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter August 24, 2026
The County of Sonoma has announced the launch of a recruitment for the next permanent IOLERO Director and has prepared a survey to receive community feedback in this process. The County’s announcement and the links to the surveys are listed below. Read full story
County seeks community feedback for IOLERO director recruitment process
Sonoma County in early September will launch a nationwide recruitment to select the next director of the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. Before the search begins, county officials want to allow the public the opportunity to provide input that will help frame the recruitment process. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Matrix Consulting Group and Wohlford Consulting. Read full story
County Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate. Read full story
Sonoma County to break ground on new youth behavioral health campus at Los Guilicos
Sonoma County officials will break ground on a new youth behavioral health campus at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 322 Hood House Drive in Santa Rosa. The facility will expand access to urgently needed mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and their families. Members of the media are invited to attend. Read full story
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