News Index

November 21, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Managing holiday-sized portions

Start before you head out the door. Leave the elastic/stretch/loose- fitting clothes at home. Wearing your slim-fitting slacks, a hip-hugging dress, or your smallest belt with no additional holes left to expand, is the first step to managing portion-sizes. Read full story

November 20, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Meal planning for healthy holiday celebrations

The comforting foods of our traditional recipes are often the culprits to our seasonal weight gain. Make simple modifications while using traditional foods in a different way and take advantage of seasonal holiday favorites that are delicious and loaded with nutritional value. Read full story

November 20, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Maintain – Don’t Gain Campaign

With holiday sweets and treats adorning employee break rooms as early October, it's no wonder that maintaining a healthy lifestyle around the holiday season can be a challenge! Read full story

October 16, 2014 | Department of Child Support Services

Statewide Online Application (SOLA)

You can now fill out an application for child support services online and submit it electronically. It is easy, safe, and no cost to you. No more printing, hand-writing the information, assembling and mailing the documents. Read full story

October 06, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status of Women Announces Recipients of "Women Creating A Better Tomorrow" Award.

Commission on the Status of Women Announce Recipients of "Women Creating A Better Tomorrow" Award. Read full story

October 02, 2014 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

Introducing National Save for Retirement Week

Their stated goals include increasing awareness of the need to adequately save for retirement and the variety of ways to accomplish this. A number of free workshops will be made available to employees during National Save For Retirement Week as part of Sonoma County's efforts to increase employee retirement savings and improve financial literacy. Topics covered will include using your 457/401 deferred compensation program to help reach savings goals, managing health care costs in retirement, and understanding the basics of your Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association membership. Workshop descriptions and schedules are listed below. Space is limited and you are encouraged to register early. Read full story

September 22, 2014 | Board of Supervisors Department

Creative Sonoma Takes Another Step Forward in Promoting the Creative Arts in Sonoma County

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) announced today that Nancy Glaze has joined the staff to provide interim leadership for Creative Sonoma, a county-wide arts promotion effort approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in the summer of 2014. Read full story

September 19, 2014 | Department of Health Services

Health Services Update: Health Services Participates in National Dialogue on Creating an Optimal Health System

What should health care in America look like? Sonoma County was among 11 communities from 11 states that gathered in Chicago to address this question at an invitation-only roundtable convened by ReThink Health, an initiative dedicated to identifying innovative approaches to bridge health care delivery and community health initiatives. Read full story

September 18, 2014 | County Administrator's Office

Opening of Time Limited Application Filing for Category A5 – Visitor Finding and SignageFiscal Year 2014-2015

A time limited application filing period has been opened for Category A5-Visitor Finding and Signage. Applications are being accepted beginning September 16, 2014 and closing on October 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. All other program categories are closed for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Read full story

September 12, 2014 | Board of Supervisors Department

President Obama Proclaims an Emergency in Response to the South Napa Earthquake

The Obama Administration today proclaimed an emergency that includes Napa and Solano Counties only. At this time, Sonoma County is not included in the President’s proclamation. Read full story