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The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"
"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog." Read full story
Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
On behalf of the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition, we are pleased to release the 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services NOFA. Please note that funding amounts are not yet know but approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available in this NOFA. The full timeline is included in the NOFA, along with the application materials. Read full story
Weekly roundup for December 20, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Get ready: more atmospheric rivers headed toward Sonoma County; 2) Help shape Sonoma County’s transportation future; 3) IOLERO partners with SSU to research public’s perceptions about community-oriented policing; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Agricultural Program Assistant - Extra-Help, Healthcare Technology and Cybersecurity Specialist, Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker II, and much more! Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter December 16, 2024
IOLERO has partnered with Sonoma State University on a Community Policing project to better understand the perspectives of Sonoma County residents and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office regarding community-oriented policing practices. We're excited to announce the launch of the Community Oriented Policing survey! We need your help to maximize participation. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for December 13, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) National Weather Service issues advisories, flood watch; 2) Quarterly economic report released for Sonoma County; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
2025 Sonoma Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Registration Now Open!
We are looking for volunteers to help with this year’s count! Friday, January 31, 2025 is the 2025 Sonoma Point-in-Time Count for all populations of person’s experiencing homelessness. The Count is a requirement for receiving federal homeless assistance funds and provides critical data used to understand homelessness locally and to support strategic decisions about our programs. Read full story
IOLERO In The News
The Press Democrat reports: IOLERO, Sonoma County's sheriff oversight agency, is expanding its audit efforts while appealing a legal challenge to its authority to subpoena whistleblower investigations. Full article linked below. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter December 10, 2024
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act. Read full story
Weekly roundup for December 6, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free family fun with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space; 2) Secure Families Collaborative offers immigration support; 3) Free e-waste recycling events; 4) Springs Winter Celebration happens Dec. 7; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story