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January 07, 2023 | Department of Emergency Management
Sonoma County opens Fort Ross community support center to serve residents impacted by storms
Sonoma County opened a community support center at Fort Ross today to serve residents who have been impacted by the winter storms. The center, which is staffed by county officials, is located at Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway, in Jenner. Read full story
January 04, 2023 | Department of Emergency Management
Sonoma County opens Emergency Operations Center in response to storms and possible flooding; issues public safety advisory
Sonoma County Administrator Sheryl Bratton has issued an emergency proclamation authorizing activation of the county’s Emergency Operations Center today to monitor and respond as needed to three major storms expected through Wednesday, Jan. 11. Local emergency and weather officials are advising Sonoma County residents to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for high winds, flash flooding, downed trees and the potential for power outages throughout the region, as well as the potential for landslides or debris flows in burn scar areas. Read full story
January 04, 2023 | Department of Emergency Management
Sonoma County issues evacuation warning for low-lying areas along the Russian River
Sonoma County emergency officials issued an evacuation warning today for residents of low-lying areas along the lower Russian River, urging people to prepare to leave in anticipation of the river reaching flood levels of 33 feet on Thursday night and 40 feet early Sunday morning. Read full story
January 03, 2023 | County Administrator's Office
Maria Christina Rivera named as new County Administrator for County of Sonoma
Assistant County Administrator Maria Christina Rivera has been named County Administrator, succeeding Sheryl Bratton who will be stepping down at the end of the month, Sonoma County officials announced today. The appointment is scheduled to be confirmed by the Board of Supervisors at its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Read full story
December 28, 2022 | Permit Sonoma
Permit Sonoma publishes draft environmental report for county housing plan update
Permit Sonoma announced today that it has published the draft Environmental Impact Report for the most recent version of Sonoma County General Plan’s Housing Element. The report analyzes the environmental impact of the county’s housing policies and programs and proposed rezoning of up to 59 sites for housing. Read full story
December 28, 2022 | Department of Health Services
Dave Kiff named director of Sonoma County Homelessness Services Division
Dave Kiff, a veteran government official with more than 30 years of experience in state and local government, including most recently serving as Interim Executive Director of Sonoma County Community Development Commission, has been named director of the county’s new Homelessness Services Division within the Department of Health Services. Read full story
December 27, 2022 | Human Resources Department
Janell Crane named interim director of County of Sonoma’s Human Resources Department
Janell Crane, a seasoned personnel leader with nearly three decades of experience in human resources and risk management, has been named interim director of the County of Sonoma’s Human Resources Department. Read full story
December 22, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney
PG&E MAKES FIRST ANNUAL PAYMENTS REQUIRED BY KINCADE FIRE JUDGMENT
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced today that Pacific Gas & Electric Company (“PG&E”) has made the first of five annual payments to several local nonprofit organizations serving members of the community impacted by wildfires. The payments were mandated by the stipulated judgment that resolved criminal and civil charges against PG&E related to causing the 2019 Kincade Fire. Read full story
December 22, 2022 | Department of Health Services
Roseland COVID-19 vaccination clinic reopens after temporary closure due to water damage
The Roseland Community Clinic in southwest Santa Rosa reopened today after a temporary closure due to water damage. The clinic was temporarily closed on Dec. 16 to repair water damage caused by the activation of a fire sprinkler system in an adjacent building. It reopened as an onsite outdoor clinic on Dec. 20 and resumed indoor operations today. Read full story
December 21, 2022 | County Administrator's Office
Economic Development Board, Sonoma County Library seek public input on improving local broadband coverage map
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board and Sonoma County Library invite Sonoma County residents to help improve the accuracy of internet service data provided by the Federal Communications Commission. Read full story