News Index
County of Sonoma Expands Antibody Testing to Include Essential Workers
The Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to approve the creation of an Office of Equity for the county with instruction to immediately focus on issues related to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx and indigenous communities in the region. Read full story
New Report Finds 1% of SonomaCounty Residents Account for Over 25% of Jail, Shelter, and Behavioral HealthUtilization
A new report released today by the California Policy Lab atUC Berkeley helps Sonoma County government leaders to identify and better servea group of about 6,600 high utilizers of health, justice, and homelessnessservices provided by state and county agencies. Read full story
Workshops Provide Residents an Opportunity to Share Groundwater Concerns
The Public PolicyFacilitating Committee (PPFC) annual meeting and tour scheduled for March 12,2020 at the Healdsburg Community Center have been postponed due to concerns forpublic health and safety as the result of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak. Read full story
Junta de Supervisores Creará Oficina de Equidad para el condado de Sonoma
La Junta de Supervisores votó unánimemente hoy por la aprobación de una Oficina de Equidad para el condado, con la instrucción de enfocarse de inmediato en el desproporcionado impacto del COVID-19 en las comunidades Latinx e indígenas de la región. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to create Office of Equity for Sonoma County
The Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to approve the creation of an Office of Equity for the county with instruction to immediately focus on issues related to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx and indigenous communities in the region. Read full story
Department Hours Extended
Effective July 6, 2020, the office of Sonoma County Transportation & Public Works is open by appointment Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Read full story
The Process for Strengthening IOLERO, and other updates
This edition of IOLERO's newsletter discusses the plans to expand IOLERO's powers and duties, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and an update about the investigation of David Ward's death. Read full story
Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column
Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column Read full story
Human Services Department Lobbies Open July 6 with Safety Measures, Limited Hours, Services
Sonoma County Human Services Department (HSD) buildings reopen to the public on Monday, July 6, 2020, with limited hours and services. Clients and employees will be required to follow Covid-19 safety procedures. Read full story
Oficinas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos abren el 6 de julio con medidas de seguridad, horas reducidas y servicios limitados
Las oficinas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Sonoma (HSD) abren sus puertas al publico el lunes, 6 de julio, 2020 con horas reducidas y servicios limitados. Clientes y empleados aun serán requeridos seguir las medidas de seguridad del Covid-19. Read full story