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July 02, 2025 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Deputy Director of Planning, HR Coordinator - Sonoma Public Infrastructure, Residential Program Manager, and much more!


July 01, 2025 | Probation Department

Sonoma County Probation Supports Special Olympics!

On March 1, 2025, Probation staff participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge at Doran Beach which raised a total of $54,345 for local Special Olympic athletes.  Probation won the best costume contest dressed as unicorns.


June 27, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 27, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New editions of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat now available; 2) Are you prepared for wildfire season?; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note


July 01, 2025 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma updates permit time limits to align with state law

Permit Sonoma is updating its time limits for permits to comply with recent changes in California state law. Under the new policy, issued permits may now expire if work does not begin within 12 months or if there is a 12-month lapse in progress. Permit Sonoma previously had a three-year permit term to complete the project. Recent state legislation now mandates a 12-month timeframe statewide.


July 01, 2025 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

Sonoma County achieves record-high net assessment roll of more than $127 billion

Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Deva Marie Proto announced today that the county’s net assessment roll has reached an all-time high of $127,016,463,045. This marks a 5.44 percent increase compared to last year’s assessment roll, reflecting the value of all real and business property in Sonoma County as of Jan. 1. The 2025-26 assessment roll has been officially delivered to the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector.


June 26, 2025 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector announces change to public hours

Beginning July 1, the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., excluding County holidays.