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September 22, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Adopts Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations for the unincorporated County, effective October 14, 2021. Read full story


September 22, 2021 | Department of Health Services

New Research and Educational Opportunities for Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Professionals.

Clarifying ACES Screening and Mandated Reporting Requirements. National Partnership for Women on Defining, Creating and Sustaining Optimal Maternal Health. Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences. How Gratitude Can Reduce Burnout in Health Care. The Commission on the Status of Women in Sonoma County. STI Clinical Update Webinar. Read full story


September 20, 2021 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability: County Fund for Housing

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) requests applications for eligible Affordable Housing projects to receive funding from the County Fund for Housing (CFH) loan program. Read full story


September 19, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Close to Home: A straight line climate change to my sick child

Scientists can’t say this, so I will: my 2-year-old son caught pneumonia from climate change. Read full story


September 17, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 17, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following:1) New vaccine requirement for largeemployers; 2) Update on the status of in-person school; 3) UpcomingCOVID-19 vaccine clinics and expanded testing; 4) Update on vaccine boostershots; 5) COVID-19 community resources & support; 6) Other county newsitems; 7) Emergency preparedness tips & resources Read full story


September 15, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges.

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges. Learn more about how untreated syphilis can affect a baby's health and the California Department of Public Health screening recommendations for syphilis. Read full story


September 14, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Department of Emergency Management Fundraiser

Go Bag Raffle - Wednesday September 15 Read full story


September 13, 2021 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will randomly draw the precincts and batches to be hand tallied as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story


September 13, 2021 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors acting as the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) is pleased to invite you to respond to this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in County General Fund dollars for municipalities and/or County departments, working alone or in cooperation with local community-based organizations (CBOs) for 24/7 Safe Parking Locations and/or Indoor-Outdoor Non-Congregate Shelters. Read full story


September 10, 2021 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Nominees for Public Office

Notice is hereby given that the following persons have been nominated for the office(s) mentioned below to be filled at the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of Sonoma on November 2, 2021. Read full story