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February 19, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Are You Passionate About Human Rights?

The County of Sonoma Commission on Human Rights is seeking applicants for the Junior Commissioner Project for the 2020-2021 school year. Read full story


February 14, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS ACE32 Timeline for ‘Go-Live’

In case you missed the communication that previously went out, here are someimportant details about planned downtime to PeopleSoft for the Annual Catch-upEvent (ACE). Read full story


February 11, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Adoptable Pets of the Week - February 10, 2020

Could a new dog, cat or bunny companion bring you happiness and joy? Maybe one of our Pets of the Week is the right match for you? Read full story


February 06, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Clean Commute Survey & Raffle Winners

A big thank you to everyone that participated in ourEmployee Commute Survey.  Your input is extremely valuable, and will beused to help us develop recommendations to improve the County’s Clean CommuteProgram in the coming months.  I am pleased to announce the winners ofboth the survey contest and the monthly Clean Commute raffle. Congratulations!! Read full story


February 05, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Seven People Join Citizen Advisory Group that helps monitor Sonoma County law enforcement

The citizen advisory council tasked with being the bridge between the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves inducted seven new members Monday, ushering in a flurry of new faces to the 3-year old committee. Read full story


February 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

CAC appointments and Sheriff's Response to Use of Force recommendations

We have been verybusy at IOLERO finalizing appointments for the incoming CAC, completing thehiring process for our new full-time employee, collecting data on de-escalationand the use-of-force, and participating in outreach such as the MLK Daycelebration at Community Baptist Church. Read full story


February 02, 2020 | Upstream Investments

More Healdsburg students are ready for Kindergarten, but disparities still remain between English and Spanish speaking

More Healdsburg students are ready for Kindergarten, but disparities still remain between English and Spanish speaking students Read full story


January 31, 2020 | Probation Department

Deputy Probation Officer Honored by California Department of Social Services

On January 13, 2020 Deputy Probation Officer III, Laura Consiglio, was honored as a State Awardee by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for her consistent and significant support to the CDSS in its development of best practice guidance for serving exploited youth. Read full story


January 31, 2020 | Probation Department

Deputy Probation Officer Honored by California Department of Social Services

On January 13, 2020 Deputy Probation OfficerIII, Laura Consiglio, was honored as a State Awardee by the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) for her consistent and significant supportto the CDSS in its development of best practice guidance for serving exploited youth. Read full story


January 30, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

January 2020 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our newsletter, we have the following topics: Meet the Permit Sonoma Ombudsperson, Septic Permitting Changes for 2020, 2019 Progress Infographic, Changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations. Read full story