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Sonoma County opens Chipper Program early to reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County has launched its free Residential Curbside Chipper Program for the 2026 season. This continues efforts to help residents reduce wildfire risk, improve defensible space, and enhance community safety. Read full story
Petaluma businesses earn California Green Business Certification; community invited to celebrate May 12
A cohort of 16 forward-thinking Petaluma businesses has successfully achieved or are working to achieve California Green Business Certification through a collaborative program led by local climate action nonprofit, Cool Petaluma. The initiative supports businesses in adopting environmentally responsible practices that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve operational efficiency. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes environmental review for proposed compost facility
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on April 28 authorized environmental review for a proposed new compost facility. Sonoma County is inviting residents and community members to learn more about the proposed compost facility and share feedback at two upcoming public meetings. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces non-stop service to three new destinations on Alaska Airlines
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add three new non-stop routes from STS: Boise, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to hold TRUTH Act Forum on May 12 to review Sheriff’s Office interactions with ICE
Sonoma County residents are invited to attend a public forum on May 12 to review the Sheriff’s Office’s interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and provide input to local leaders. Read full story
Ballots begin going out in the mail today for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today that official Vote-by-Mail ballots for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election begin going out in the mail this morning to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County. Read full story
Petaluma businesses achieve California Green Business certification, advancing local sustainability leadership
A group of 16 Petaluma businesses has earned California Green Business Certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. The certifications were achieved with support from Cool Petaluma, the City of Petaluma, and the County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability Team. Read full story
Sonoma County to add financial stability resources into local emergency response plan
Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) today announced that it had been selected by national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to receive funding and technical support to enhance local emergency preparedness and response plans to incorporate financial empowerment services for residents. The CFE Fund’s Emergency Financial Empowerment (EFE) initiative provides local governments across the country with grant dollars and technical assistance to build and expand their emergency preparedness and response infrastructure to support individual and family financial needs. Read full story
May 2 memorial to honor lives of 59 residents without family or financial means for final arrangements
The County of Sonoma will hold a memorial service May 2 to honor the lives of 59 individuals who died without family or the financial means to arrange for cremation or burial. The public is invited to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 1700 Pleasant Hill Road in Sebastopol. Read full story
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters marks three months at new Brickway location with May 1 ribbon-cutting event
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 1, at noon, to mark three months at its new office location near the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. Read full story
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