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Registrar of Voters announces public meetings on Election Administration Plan
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it is planning to hold four public meetings in the coming weeks to provide feedback or answer questions about the new draft Election Administration Plan, which is a document informing voters how elections will be conducted under the Voter’s Choice Act. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves three-year contract with SEIU Local 1021, county’s largest union
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a three-year contract agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents more than half of the county government’s workers. Read full story
County approves $7.14 million in grants for community development projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $7.14 million in grants for affordable housing, public facilities improvements, rental assistance, emergency shelter operations, fair housing services, homelessness prevention, case management, and financial stability for low income residents. Read full story
KRSO Interview – John Alden, Director Of IOLERO
Listen to the May, 8 2023 KRSO Interview with John Alden, Director Of IOLERO Read full story
District 1 May 2023 Short Newsletter
I'll keep my intro short, because there is a lot going on in the First District this month! Keep reading below for events, announcements, updates, and community news! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for May 5, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest SoCo Correspondent edition now available; 2) Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo May 6; 3) Sonoma County Transportation Authority seeks public input; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County Weights and Measures advises shoppers to review sales receipts after rise in failed retail inspections
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is encouraging local shoppers to verify charges on all retail sales receipts after nearly 36 percent of local grocery stores and retail businesses failed a price accuracy inspection over the last 13 months, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services host special mental health forum
With Sonoma County experiencing a rise in substance use disorders, homelessness and a shortage of services to address an unprecedented mental health crisis, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services on Tuesday convened a first-of-its-kind summit of behavioral health professionals from across the county for a listening session on the mental health care needs of the community. Read full story
Probation Department Staff Participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge
Division Director, Melissa Segura and Probation Industries Crew Supervisor, Victor Gonzales from the Sonoma County Probation Department participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge on April 1, 2023 to raise money for our local Special Olympics athletes. Read full story
Main Street bridge in Monte Rio closed temporarily to ensure public safety following winter storm damage
The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure today announced the temporary closure to vehicle traffic of the Main Street bridge over Dutch Bill Creek in Monte Rio after the bridge sustained critical damage in recent winter storms. One lane of the road had remained open with traffic control, but department officials determined that a full temporary closure to vehicles is necessary to ensure public safety following reports of drivers not observing the lane closure. Read full story