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RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate. Read full story
Sonoma County Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger Receives Statewide Recognition from the Chief Probation Officers of California for CPOC Award of Excellence
On December 8, 2022, Sonoma Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger was recognized at the statewide 2022 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony in Sacramento as the CPOC Award of Excellence recipient. This award is given to an employee of any rank selected by the CPOC affiliate for meritorious service, significant contributions, career achievement among other reasons warranting recognition. Read full story
December 2022 Good News
As we wrap up 2022, we are sharing in a series of newsletters some of the key accomplishments across West County in the past year. Check out the exciting updates below. Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts economic development ‘3.0 Action Plan’ to foster an inclusive and resilient local economy
The Board of Supervisors today adopted the Sonoma County Economic Development Board’s proposed 3.0 Action Plan, which will guide future economic development by partnering with community and business organizations to address persistent issues that constrain the local economy. The plan seeks to enhance EDB’s foundation of business support by expanding its role as a convener to address specific goals such as increasing the earning potential of residents, encouraging investment in high-value local enterprises, and restoring housing affordability in Sonoma County. Read full story
Earthquake response plan approved
The Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive earthquake response plan, establishing guidelines for immediate response and early recovery from a major seismic event including specific actions to be taken by county staff, emergency response personnel, and other agency partners. The plan by the Department of Emergency Management will serve as a supplement to the county’s overall Emergency Operations Plan, which was revised in March following several years of damaging wildfires. Read full story
City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma to open an extreme weather warming center Monday through Thursday morning
The City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma will open a temporary extreme weather warming center for three nights starting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will be open each night from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m. the following day. Read full story
RFP for Service Engagement with Incarcerated Persons
This RFP is being issued by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division. This RFP seeks to identify Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to provide engagement and systems navigation services. The Department is committed to tracking meaningful outcomes and working with CBOs to ensure that high quality services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for December 9, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wind advisory, gale watch in effect this weekend; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma free upcoming drop-off events; and 3) Other news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Sonoma County health officials extend freeze warning
The County of Sonoma has extended its freeze warning until Wednesday, Dec. 14 in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures through mid-week. Originally, the county had issued a warning of potential sub-freezing temperatures from Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors, as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure. Read full story
Sonoma County unveils new pedestrian crosswalk beacon on Old Redwood Highway in Larkfield
The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure today announced the installation and operation of a new high-intensity activated crosswalk signal, or HAWK, at the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and Lark Center Drive in Larkfield. Read full story