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October 16, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

Subscription Service Expired Due To Non Payment of Fees

The Attorney General’s office has posted a consumer alert that customers have received scam text messages that appear to be from FasTrack indicating a toll for crossing a bridge has not been paid and that charges will increase if not paid and provide a link. Clicking on the link will allow scammers to phish your account. The Attorney General ‘s release indicates that FasTrack does not send text messages for payments that are owed. Read full story


October 14, 2024 | Community Development Commission

NEPA – Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds and Finding of No Significant Impact – Sweetwater Springs Water District - Wright Drive Project

On or about October 30, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $160,450, in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants. Read full story


October 11, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for October 11, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar Oct. 17; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


October 11, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Public Forum on Homelessness (#6) – Keep People Housed

You are invited to participate in an virtual public community forum about homelessness. The forum will begin with a brief presentation about Keep People Housed by representatives from Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), followed by an “open forum” style Question & Answer session. Read full story


October 07, 2024

Survey to Explore Farmers' Perception and Behavior Towards Climate Change

Farmers, ranchers, and growers are invited to participate in a short online survey to capture their expertise in facing climate effects in water management and crop production, while asking for implemented adaptation measures and observed barriers. The survey is anonymous and can be filled via mobile phone and computer. It is available in English and Spanish, and the response time is no more than 10-12 minutes. Read full story


October 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 4, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) October’s heat is here – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County Voter Guides arriving soon; 3) Know your status – HIV testing available; 4) North Bay Zero Waste Week Oct. 12 - 19; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 04, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless County and Survey

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Applied Survey Research (ASR). Read full story


October 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter October 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall improvements, the Community Vision Phase of the Sonoma County General Plan, a new study on septic systems and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story



September 27, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for September 27, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) It’s still fire season – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County General Plan Update; 3) Foster parent information session Oct. 15; 4) Measure O funding opportunity announced; 5) Podcasts this week; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story