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October 29, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
Department of Pesticide Regulation is conducting public webinars
The Department of Pesticide Regulation is conducting public webinars to collect input on the design and development of a statewide system to provide notification in advance of pesticide applications. Read full story
October 27, 2021 | Department of Health Services
The pandemic is taking its toll on perinatal mental health.
Resources to support families experiencing postpartum mood disorder and depression. Resources for pregnant persons to help prevent perinatal mood disorder. Mental health crisis support resources. Read full story
October 26, 2021 | Permit Sonoma
Dry Weather Well Testing Closures for 2021
The dry weather well testing season for 2021 is closed as of today: Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Read full story
October 26, 2021 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for the November 2, 2021, Consolidated 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 Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
October 26, 2021 | Community Development Commission
Sonoma County HousingAuthority Notice of November 17, 2021 Public Hearing
TheSonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as thegoverning body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a publichearing on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thesepublic meetings are now being conducted online using the Zoom virtual meetingformat. Members of the public may participate by computer, tablet, orsmartphone. Details for accessing this meeting will be included in thepublished agenda. Read full story
October 22, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
Weekly Roundup for Oct. 22, 2021
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public indoor mask exemption announced for stable cohorts; 2) County prepares for vaccine eligibility in ages 5-11; 3) ICYMI: weekly community briefing available for viewing; 4) Latest on booster shots & annual flu shots; 5) Advice on how to safely trick-or-treat this year; 6) Upcoming testing & vaccine opportunities; 7) COVID-19 community resources & support; 8) Other County of Sonoma news items; and 9) Emergency preparedness tips & resources. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | Department of Health Services
Understanding Obesity and the increased rates in children during the pandemic caused by Social Determinants of Health
Learn more about food insecurity and obesity, misconceptions about obesity, and the increased rates of pediatric obesity during the pandemic. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
GrowerWorkshop Update and Online Continuing Education Options
The Sonoma County Department ofAgriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) has decided not to host anin-person Grower Workshop again this December. After evaluating other workshop options, wehave decided to collaborate with the UC Cooperative Extension in the UCCE NorthCoast Virtual IPM Seminar in early December. This virtual two half-day workshop is scheduled for December 1 and 2,2021 from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm each day. Read full story
October 19, 2021 | Department of Health Services
ChildhoodLead Poisoning Prevention Week | October 24–30, 2021
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual event that wascreated to bring awareness to this important health concern and to provideneeded information for families. This year’s campaign is being observed throughoutCalifornia October 24–30 and features the message, “Even small amounts of leadcan harm a child’s health. Ask your child’s doctor about a blood lead test.” Read full story
October 18, 2021 | Department of Health Services
DEA Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 23,2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dispose of medications, including controlled substances, atspecial one-day collection events sponsored by the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA). Read full story