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October 31, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Sonoma County’s updated Election Administration Plan approved by California Secretary of State

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto announced today that Sonoma County’s revised Election Administration Plan has been approved by the California Secretary of State’s Office. Read full story


October 31, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste 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 Guerneville Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story


October 27, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 27, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County property tax deadline reminder; 2) Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to host public workshops; 3) Bodega Bay emergency readiness event happens Oct. 29; 4) Climate Action & Resiliency Town Hall Nov. 1; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 26, 2023 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Nov. 1 virtual town hall offers public an opportunity to shape Sonoma County’s response to climate change

District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin and District 5 Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to update the public on Sonoma County’s response to climate change and to gather public input on a plan to achieve the county’s climate and resiliency goals. Read full story


October 26, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Terminate Without Award - RFP for the Management and Operation of LG Village Non-Congregate Shelter

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services has determined that the Request for Proposals for the Management and Operation of Los Guilicos Village Non-Congregate Shelter released on December 6, 2022, be terminated without award as a standard option in this RFP. Read full story


October 25, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County gives initial approval to lowering cap on rent increases for mobile homes

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to limit annual rent increases at mobile home parks in unincorporated areas to no more than 4 percent or 70 percent of the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. The amendments to the mobile home ordinance bring Sonoma County’s policy in line with recent updates passed by cities in the county. Read full story


October 25, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors extends American Rescue Plan Act funding for community projects

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended American Rescue Plan Act funding for community-based organizations that have supported thousands of Sonoma County residents through programs that bolster food security, provide job training, strengthen mental health, expand rural broadband and many other local programs. Read full story


October 24, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County bans sale of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco in unincorporated areas

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county. The changes to the county’s tobacco retail ordinance are in response to public health data that show e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco use increasing among high school-aged youth. Read full story


October 23, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors slated to review and discuss widespread impacts of American Rescue Plan Act funding on Sonoma County

The public is invited to the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to hear how millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds invested through community-based organizations have supported the county’s safety net by bolstering food security, enhancing job training, strengthening mental health supports, expanding rural broadband and many other local programs to assist those hardest hit by the pandemic. Read full story


October 20, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 20, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) “What’s in your go bag” emergency planning events this weekend; 3) Introducing the Aging & Disability Online Resource; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story