St. Helena’s City Council voted to put a half-cent sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot to shore up services amid rising costs. Polling shows wide support even as some officials object to the speed of the move.

Sonoma County supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution affirming nondiscriminatory access to medically necessary care, including gender‑affirming services, and asked county staff to notify state leaders and local providers.

The Sonoma County Board approved Dr. Mia Shim as the county health officer, effective Wednesday. Shim joins from Seattle public health with nearly 20 years of experience.