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January 26, 2022 | Upstream Investments
2021 Portrait of Sonoma County: Well-being study finds new successes, ongoing challenges along race, ethnicity, gender and geographic lines
Sonoma County residents as a whole make more money, live longer and are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree than nearly 10 years ago. Read full story
January 26, 2022 | Department of Health Services
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, data, training, patient information
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The Sonoma County birthing community reports alcohol use rates twice the state average. There is no "safe" amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. Learn more, access patient handouts, link to trainings for medical professionals. Read full story
January 25, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney
Jury Scam
We have previously issued alerts regarding this scam but have received recent reports that consumers are receiving calls again falsely advising that they have failed to report for jury duty and that the police are coming to their location or that an arrest warrant will be issued unless the person pays a fine. If you fail to appear for jury duty, you will not be contacted by the police. Read full story
January 25, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney
Illegitimate Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
As with any disaster,scammers try to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. The AttorneyGeneral’s Office has issued a warning to consumers to be aware of illegitimatepop-up COVID testing centers. Some of these centers take your money andnever provide test results or request personal information in order to engagein fraud. Read full story
January 25, 2022 | Department of Child Support Services
Free COVID-19 tests are now available
The federal government has announced that FREE COVID-19 tests are now available to be shipped. Beginning January 19, 2022, every home in the U.S. can order four (4) free at-home COVID-19 tests. Tests will be shipped by the U.S. Postal Service and arrive within seven to ten days. Order your at-home tests now at www.covidtests.gov. Read full story
January 21, 2022 | County Administrator's Office
Weekly Roundup for Jan. 21, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following: 1) Update on the situation in localschools; 2) How to get rapid tests, N-95 masks for free; 3) What to do if youcontract COVID-19; 4) Vaccine & testing clinics in Sonoma County; 5) Rentalassistance, mortgage relief available; 6) COVID-19 community resources &support; and 7) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story
January 21, 2022 | Community Development Commission
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)
The Commission is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals from owners and/or developers for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) available under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Choice Voucher program. Up to 200 Project Based Vouchers are available under this RFP. Proposed units must be within the jurisdiction of the Sonoma County Housing Authority. The Commission intends to award Project Based Vouchers to more than one Respondent. Existing units, substantial rehabilitation projects, and new construction projects are all eligible for consideration. Applications for existing studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units which will be used as Homeless-Dedicated, Permanent Supportive Housing units will be prioritized.View request for proposalAmendment No. 1 to RFP Read full story
January 19, 2022 | Department of Health Services
Financial literacy and financial well-being are important to overall health.
Learn more about the link between financial literacy and overall health and wellness, and access resources for financial wellness and emergency financial support. Read full story
January 15, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins takes stock of challenging year as board chair, shares plans for 2022
Lynda Hopkins began her second term as a Sonoma County supervisor in an altogether new role, as board chair. Read full story
January 14, 2022 | County Administrator's Office
Weekly Roundup for Jan. 14, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following: 1) Latest virtual community update onCOVID-19 available for viewing; 2) Upgrade your mask, health officials urge; 3)What to do if you contract COVID-19; 4) Vaccine & testing opportunities inSonoma County; 5) Mortgage relief available for some homeowners; 6) COVID-19community resources & support; 7) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story