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December 24, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"

"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog." Read full story


December 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

On behalf of the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition, we are pleased to release the 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services NOFA. Please note that funding amounts are not yet know but approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available in this NOFA. The full timeline is included in the NOFA, along with the application materials. Read full story


December 20, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for December 20, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Get ready: more atmospheric rivers headed toward Sonoma County; 2) Help shape Sonoma County’s transportation future; 3) IOLERO partners with SSU to research public’s perceptions about community-oriented policing; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


December 20, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Development underway for permanent supportive housing project at George’s Hideaway

Demolition has begun at George’s Hideaway, the former tavern and restaurant in west Sonoma County, making way for permanent supportive housing. The project at George’s Hideaway, located along Highway 116 in Guerneville, involves the creation of 21 units of permanent supportive housing and a navigation center. Read full story


December 18, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Agricultural Program Assistant - Extra-Help, Healthcare Technology and Cybersecurity Specialist, Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker II, and much more! Read full story


December 16, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter December 16, 2024

IOLERO has partnered with Sonoma State University on a Community Policing project to better understand the perspectives of Sonoma County residents and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office regarding community-oriented policing practices. We're excited to announce the launch of the Community Oriented Policing survey! We need your help to maximize participation. Read full story


December 13, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 13, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) National Weather Service issues advisories, flood watch; 2) Quarterly economic report released for Sonoma County; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


December 13, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Memorial to recognize 60 lives lost in Sonoma County’s unhoused community

On Dec. 20, one day before National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, HomeFirst and Sonoma County Department of Health Services will host a memorial to honor individuals who lost their lives over the last year while living without housing in Sonoma County. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St., Santa Rosa. The space is being provided by FS Global, and Community Foundation Sonoma County granted the needed funding to host the memorial. Read full story


December 12, 2024 | Department of Health Services

2025 Sonoma Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open!

We are looking for volunteers to help with this year’s count! Friday, January 31, 2025 is the 2025 Sonoma Point-in-Time Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our programs. Read full story


December 10, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors approves temporary fix to implement voter-approved sales taxes in Sonoma County, Sebastopol

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a stopgap measure today that will allow two voter-approved measures to increase sales taxes countywide and in the City of Sebastopol on April 1, 2025. Read full story