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Portrait of Sonoma County 2021 Launch Event
The launch of A Portrait of Sonoma County 2021 Update. Sonoma County leaders and organizations will use the results of A Portrait of Sonoma 2021 to identify pressing priorities, turning this report into a platform to guide important investment and policy decisions in the next few years. Watch the recording to learn what is in the report.El Retrato del Condado de Sonoma 2021 Evento de Lanzamiento del Informe [YouTube Video]El evento del informe de lanzamiento. Discubre mas de los datos del poblaciones del condado de Sonoma. Los líderes y organizaciones del condado de Sonoma utilizarán los resultados de Un Retrato de Sonoma 2021 para identificar prioridades locales, convirtiendo este informe en una plataforma para guiar decisiones importantes de inversión y políticas en los próximos años. Ven a aprender lo que incluye el informe. Read full story
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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