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Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport launches ticketless parking system to improve traveler experience
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) today announced the launch of a new ticketless parking system that allows travelers to enter and exit airport parking lots without stopping for tickets or payment kiosks. Powered by Metropolis’ computer vision technology, the new system is designed to make parking faster and more convenient. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Building Use for Peer Wellness Center 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 West County Community Services. Read full story
Early in-person voting expands this weekend for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is reminding voters that early in-person voting for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election expands this weekend from seven Vote Centers to 32 Vote Centers. Read full story
Invasive insect discovered in grapevine plants shipped to Sonoma County Costco stores
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is advising residents to take precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was found on plant shipments delivered to Costco stores in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter May 20, 2026
Four years. One mission: strengthening transparency and accountability in Sonoma County. As he concludes his tenure as IOLERO Director, John Alden shares his reflections on the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the future of community oversight. Read full story
Delta Air Lines to begin service at Sonoma County airport this fall with nonstop flights to Salt Lake City
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) announced today that Delta Air Lines will begin new nonstop service between Sonoma County and Salt Lake City International Airport on Oct. 6, expanding air travel options for residents, businesses and visitors throughout the North Bay. Read full story
Early in-person voting opens this weekend for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is reminding voters that early in-person voting for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election begins this weekend Read full story
Sonoma County receives clean property tax audit opinion from state
The Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office announced today that the County has received a clean audit opinion from the California State Controller’s Office following its review of Sonoma County’s property tax apportionment and allocation practices for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. The final Controller’s Office report confirms that no audit findings were identified in the areas examined, reflecting the County’s strong management of these critical processes. Read full story
Notice of Availability for Public Review and Public Hearing Notice - FY2026-27 Annual Action Plan
A draft of the Sonoma County 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan has been prepared and is available for review and public comment from May 18, 2026, through June 17, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email to Valerie.Johnson@sonomacounty.gov, or in writing to the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. If you would like to submit a comment by mail, please use the following contact information - ATTN: Valerie Johnson, 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Read full story
Women, Longevity & Equity: A Community Conversation
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining the growing challenges facing older women in Sonoma County, including economic insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to essential services. Shaped by lifelong inequities such as lower wages, caregiving responsibilities, and longer life expectancy, many older women struggle to access support within fragmented and underfunded systems. Drawing on expert panel discussions and community testimony, the paper highlights these interconnected issues and calls for improved coordination, housing assistance, transportation, caregiving resources, and access to information and services. Read full story
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