News Index
<p>CHR Statement onDavid Ward</p>
The Commission on Human Rights would like to express not only our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of David Ward, but additionally include our solidarity in seeking justice for the wrongful killing of Mr. Ward. As reported by the Press Democrat on February 2, 2022, jurors found Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputy Charles Blount not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and assault by a Peace Officer. Blount has been acquitted from all charges. Read full story
<p>Holocaust MemorialVandalism Statement </p>
<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 13.3333px;">The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights (SCCHR) stands in solidarity with the Jewish Community of Sonoma County against racism and xenophobia of any and all circumstances. The holocaust in Europe in the 1930s and 1940s stands as one of the greatest genocides in history with nearly 12 million people perishing with 6 million of those being people of Jewish origin.</span> Read full story
RFP for Medical Director Services for JuvenileInstitutions and Valley of the Moon Children’sHome
Theevaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received inresponse to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review andanalysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors thatthe contract be awarded to Santa Rosa Community Health. Read full story
EFS ACE40 – PeopleSoft Unavailability
In two weeks, PeopleSoft will be unavailable as part of the AnnualCatch-up Event (ACE). The system isexpected to be offline from Thursday March 10th at 5:00 P.M., untilMonday March 14th at 8:00 A.M. Read full story
County Administration Center Update
Sonoma County Administration Center Update Read full story
Los oficiales de salud del Condado de Sonoma emiten una advertencia por clima frío
El Condado de Sonoma está emitiendo una advertencia por clima frío en respuesta a la predicción del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de temperaturas abajo del punto de congelación en las noches del martes 22 de febrero al viernes 25 de febrero. Se espera que las temperaturas caigan entre los altos 20s y los 30 grados para la mayoría de las áreas. Las temperaturas frías afectarán a los desamparados y a aquellos que no tengan la calefacción adecuada. Read full story
One millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Sonoma County
One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in Sonoma County, a new milestone in the 14-month-long campaign to strengthen residents’ immune systems against the deadly virus. The county Department of Health Services announced today that a total of 1,000,594 doses of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been administered in Sonoma County since the vaccination campaign began in December 2020. That includes first, second and booster doses. Read full story
Sonoma County health officials issue cold weather warning
The County of Sonoma is issuing a cold weather warning in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of freezing overnight temperatures on Tuesday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 25. Temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 20s and 30s for most areas. Cold temperatures will impact the homeless and those without adequate heating. Read full story
Energy and Sustainability Division New Spring Workshop Series
The County of Sonoma, Energy andSustainability Division is pleased to announce the latest workshops in anon-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits ofmaking improvements that will help make your home or business more resilient. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for Feb. 18, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following: 1) Large vaccine clinics at Sonoma CountyFairgrounds; 3) What to do if you contract COVID-19; 4) Vaccine & testingclinics in Sonoma County; 5) COVID-19 community resources & support. Read full story