News Index

February 02, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Flu Season Continues, Sonoma County Health Officials Urge Flu Shot

Flu activity in Sonoma County continues to be widespread. Every year, the flu sickens and kills thousands of Americans, and this year rates of illness in California and the rest of the country are trending moderately high. Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged get a flu shot as soon as possible. The flu vaccine is available in Sonoma County and it is safe and effective. Read full story

January 30, 2018 | County of Sonoma

Rescheduled: Emergency Creek & Private Bridge Permitting Assistance Meeting

When: February 22, 2018 from 9:00 – 12:00 PM Permit Sonoma is hosting another public environmental regulatory permit meeting for owners of private bridges that were damaged in the fires. Read full story

January 25, 2018 | Department of Health Services

The State of Tobacco Control 2018

The State of Tobacco Control 2018 - California Local Grades report looks at county and municipal codes in key areas of tobacco control that protect their citizens from the burden of tobacco. Read full story

January 23, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Classes Help Seniors Prevent Falls

Falls are the #1 reason that Sonoma County seniors go to the emergency room. Fracturing a hip or spraining a wrist means a long rehabilitation, which can decrease seniors’ quality of life or even prevent them from living independently in their own homes. Yet falls don’t have to be accepted as a normal part of aging. Read full story

January 18, 2018 | County of Sonoma

Septic System Evaluations for Rebuilding and Temporary Housing for Major Wildfires

Use this document to evaluate thecondition and location of septic systems for the purpose of rebuilding structures destroyed by the SonomaComplex Fire andto determine the capability of septic systems county-wide to support temporaryhousing. Read full story

January 10, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Animal Services Updates

Happy New Year! While we are still in recovery mode following the fires, we have had some time to reflect on our work in the immediate response to the fires. Read full story

January 10, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Tickets Available for the19th Annual Paws for Love Charity Event

Animal Services is a proud partner of the Paws for Love Foundation who sponsors adoptions for senior citizens and veterans! Join Paws for Love at their annual Gala on February 10, 2018 to continue to support their advocacy and charity which directly benefits shelter animals! Read full story

January 09, 2018 | Community Development Commission

Take the Roseland Opportunity Site Survey!

We would like to learn about your priorities for community enhancement related to revitalizing Brownfield opportunity sites in Roseland. Fill out the survey using the link below to indicate which community improvements are most important to you.English | Español Read full story

January 08, 2018 | County Administrator's Office

January SoCo Correspondent

The devastating October wildfires that swept through Sonoma County created a significant flood risk for people living in and nearby the burned areas until vegetation is restored.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read our Newsletter Read full story

January 08, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Employers, Job Seekers Find Matches at Free Job Fairs

Sonoma County employers from all industries can meet qualified job seekers at four free job fairs hosted by Sonoma County Job Link and the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). Read full story