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March 08, 2017 | Human Resources Department

Discrimination and Bullying in Our Schools — A Report and Recommendations

The Commission on Human Rights released a report on School Climate in Sonoma County. The report was based on an analysis of countywide district data on Uniform Complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, related to discrimination and harassment. The Commission submitted a list of recommendations to the Sonoma County Office of Education as a result of their findings. Read full story


February 01, 2017 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO to partner with Sheriff’s Office to bring Community Engagement Circle to Springs area of Sonoma

Community members encouraged to attend on February 8th, 2017, from 7:00pm-8:30pm at El Verano School in Sonoma. Read full story


January 27, 2017 | Human Resources Department

2016 Employee Service Awards

Recipients of the 2016 Employee Service Awards Read full story


January 25, 2017 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma city and county get high marks for limiting smoking

New laws regulating tobacco use earned the City of Sonoma and the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County top grades in an annual State of Tobacco Control report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. Read full story


January 24, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

County Regained Event Reservations Management and Operations

Effective Tuesday, January 17, 2017, Sonoma County’s General Services Department regained event reservations management and operations of the Santa Rosa, Cotati, and Petaluma Veterans Buildings. Read full story


January 23, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Road Work Update

The storm kept our crews busy around the clock thispast weekend. Our projects for this week include fixing potholes, cleaningdebris, checking roads, repairing a washout and traffic signs, and weatherpermitting, repairing a viaduct. Read full story


January 19, 2017 | Department of Health Services

Animals in Disaster Stakeholder Meeting - January 24, 2017

Join Sonoma County Animal Services and Sonoma County Emergency Services for an informational meeting about caring for all species of animalsduring all hazards. Learn how to get involved, be prepared for disasters andhow to become a Disaster Service Worker. Read full story


January 04, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Road Work Update

Heavy rains and freezing temperatures have kept our crewsbusy sanding roads and responding to flooding. Roadside mowing continues, aswell as pothole, viaduct, and sign repairs. Read full story


December 28, 2016 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Tree Recycling

Compost and mulch made from Christmas trees is highly prized for its acidic qualities. Please take advantage of one of the four convenient recycling methods available to you. Read full story


December 19, 2016 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Road Work Update

Potholing and roadside mowing continues, alongwith viaduct, culvert, and sign repair. Caution is advised on icy road conditions. Read full story