News Index
CSW Affirms the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ Community
On July 13, 2023, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women voted unanimously to affirm the Sonoma County LGBTQIA+ community in response to overt anti-LGBTQIA+ bias, transphobia, and homophobia have been present in Sonoma County. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter July 26, 2023
We're excited to bring you details for our upcoming Community Advisory Council meeting happening on August 2, 2023. To ensure everyone can participate, we're adopting a hybrid format — you can join us in person or tune in online, whatever suits you best! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 21, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Join us at the 2nd annual North Bay Zero Waste Week; 2) Simple steps to avoid email and telephone scams; 3) Learn how to get hired at the county; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story
District 1 July 2023 Newsletter
The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings on June 16th, 2023, approving a $2.3 billion budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of our budget staff in the County Administrator’s office, and our CAO Christina Rivera, for guiding us through the process. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors approve Local Coastal Plan
Sonoma County’s Local Coastal Plan, a foundational planning document that regulates land use and protects resources along the 55-mile shoreline, now heads to the California Coastal Commission after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated version of the plan Monday. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Seneca Family of Agencies, LifeWorks of Sonoma County, andIndividuals Now, Inc., dba Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Read full story
Request for Qualifications: Travel Trailer Donation is Now Available!
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) is soliciting qualifications and conceptual proposals from qualified entities including non-profit organizations and local government (Applicants) for the long-term ownership and management of up to thirty-one travel trailers. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Global Material Recovery Facility operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Solid Waste Facility Permit Modification with the LEA. Read full story
Former foster youth in Sonoma County to receive $148,000 in scholarships for higher education
More than three dozen former Sonoma County foster youth will be awarded a total of $148,000 in scholarships Thursday through a partnership between the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation and the Sonoma County Human Services Department. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 14, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New county report examines impact, future of local tech industry; 2) Share your vision for Carrington Coast Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve; 3) Probation staff cheers on Special Olympians; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story