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November 18, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney
Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced that a grant from theCalifornia Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will enable the Sonoma CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office to continue a specialized team to prosecute alcoholand drug-impaired driving cases. The $234,032 is for a one-year period fromOctober 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Read full story
November 15, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Fire Debris Removal Deadlines and TrainingAnnounced
The County of Sonoma has established deadlines for property ownersto clear Kincade Fire debris following completion of the county sponsoredHousehold Hazardous Waste sweep. Property owners must submit a debris removalapplication form and site work plan by January 31, 2020. All components ofdebris removal, including soil testing, must be completed by May 15, 2020. Read full story
November 14, 2019 | Permit Sonoma
Kincade Fire Rebuilds
In response to the Kincade Fire County leadership recognized the need for swift action so property owners could start the rebuilding process as quickly as possible. Important elements include debris cleanup, expedited permitting processes, and additional services for fire survivors. Read full story
November 13, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Community Meeting for Property OwnersImpacted by Kincade Fire
Community members with damaged or destroyed properties fromthe Kincade Fire are invited to attend a community meeting and insuranceworkshop on Saturday to receive assistance and support to help recover andrebuild. Read full story
November 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services
Sonoma County Updates Emergency Medical Services Ordinance
Today the Board of Supervisors held a final reading for approved revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency and Pre-hospital Care for emergency medical services brought forward by the Department of Health Services (DHS). Read full story
November 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
County toBegin Property Clean-up Process after Kincade Fire
The County of Sonoma is providing additional information as a two-step process starts to assist property owners in removing hazardous waste and fire debris in properties destroyed by the Kincade Fire. The Kincade Fire destroyed 374 structures, 174 of which are residences, and damaged an additional 60 structures, 34 of which are residences. Read full story
November 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services
Second Edition of Summary Measures ofHealth Report Now Available
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has published the second edition of the Sonoma County Summary Measures of Health report. Read full story
November 07, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Board Adopts Urgent Ordinance to Provide Housing Solutions for Kincade Survivors
On November 5, 2019, the Sonoma County Board ofSupervisors took action to meet the urgent housing needs of Kincade Firesurvivors. The Kincaid Fire destroyed or damaged 434 structures, 209 of which areresidential. In response to this fire, the Board of Supervisors adopted theUrgency Ordinance to add a new code, Kincade Fire Disaster Recovery (Chapter40A), to Sonoma County Code. Read full story
November 07, 2019 | County Administrator's Office
Juntaadopta ordenanza urgente para proporcionar soluciones de alojamiento parasobrevivientes de Kincade
El 5 de noviembre de 2019, la Junta deSupervisores del Condado de Sonoma tomó medidas para satisfacer las necesidadesurgentes de vivienda de los sobrevivientes de incendios de Kincade. El incendioKincaid destruyó o dañó 434 estructuras, 209 de las cuales son residenciales. Read full story
November 07, 2019 | Department of Human Services
Family, Youth and Children's Services Division Director, Foster Parents and Social Worker Honored
Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children’s Services (FYC) Division Director Nick Honey was named Outstanding Director, LCSW Juana Marquez was named Outstanding Social Worker, and Michelle and Brandon Kelsey were named Outstanding Foster Parents of the Year by the California Department of Social Services. Read full story