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One millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Sonoma County
One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in Sonoma County, a new milestone in the 14-month-long campaign to strengthen residents’ immune systems against the deadly virus. The county Department of Health Services announced today that a total of 1,000,594 doses of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been administered in Sonoma County since the vaccination campaign began in December 2020. That includes first, second and booster doses. Read full story
Sonoma County health officials issue cold weather warning
The County of Sonoma is issuing a cold weather warning in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of freezing overnight temperatures on Tuesday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 25. Temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 20s and 30s for most areas. Cold temperatures will impact the homeless and those without adequate heating. Read full story
Se solicitan comentarios de la comunidad para el proceso de reclutamiento del Director de la IOLERO
En marzo, el Condado de Sonoma va a iniciar un reclutamiento a nivel nacional para seleccionar al próximo director de la Oficina Independiente de Revisión de la Seguridad Pública y Divulgación (IOLERO). Antes de que empiece la búsqueda, los oficiales del Condado quieren darle al público la oportunidad de proporcionar comentarios que ayuden a encuadrar el proceso de reclutamiento. Read full story
Community feedback solicited for IOLERO Director recruitment process
In March, Sonoma County will launch a nationwide recruitment to select the next director of the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). Before the search begins, county officials want to allow the public the opportunity to provide input that will help frame the recruitment process. Read full story
City of Petaluma, County of Sonoma and COTS announce the completion of Phase One of People’s Village Project
The City of Petaluma, in partnership with the County of Sonoma and Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), announced today the completion of the first phase of the People’s Village, a pilot interim housing program that will provide 25 individual shelters for our most vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness. The People’s Village is located at the Mary Isaak Center at 900 Hopper Street. Read full story
Community feedback solicited for IOLERO Director recruitment process
In March, Sonoma County will launch a nationwide recruitment to select the next director of the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). Before the search begins, county officials want to allow the public the opportunity to provide input that will help frame the recruitment process. Read full story
Tina Rivera to be appointed director of SonomaCounty’s Department of Health Services
Tina Rivera, a veteran government official and nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience delivering health care and social services to the public, has been named director of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services following a nationwide recruitment search. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote to confirm her appointment for a three-year term at its March 1 meeting. Read full story
Double Murderer Denied Parole
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate William Barton, 66 years old of Santa Rosa, was denied parole following a hearing held earlier today at California State Prison, Sacramento.<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span> Read full story
<p>Sonoma DevelopmentalCenter Statement </p>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Sonoma CountyBoard of Supervisors is currently considering several plans for the developmentof the Sonoma County Developmental Center. However, The Commission on</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Human Rights (CHR) feels that stakeholders haven't hadenough time to evaluate and weigh options that include sufficient input fromunderrepresented and marginalized communities. The current four proposals leaveout key elements for the successful development of this vital undertaking.</span> Read full story
El Condado pone unapausa temporal al Programa de Emergencia de Asistencia con la Renta,que ha asignado casi $40 millones en fondos de ayuda
Cerca de $25 millonesen ayuda directa se han proporcionadoa más de 2,100 familias del Condado de Sonoma a través del Programa de Emergencia de Asistencia conla Renta del Condado de Sonoma,anunciaron hoy oficiales del Condado. Además, más de 4,000 solicitudes pendientes y terminadas estánen fila y se estima que van a absorber el saldo de los cerca de $40 millones en fondos para asistencia con larenta asignados por el Condado de Sonoma. Read full story