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Department of Emergency Management announces public meetings seeking input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management will host its second in a series of public meetings to seek public input on updating the County’s 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. at Herzog Hall, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. Live in-person Spanish interpretation will be made available. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors pledges to safeguard civil rights of immigrants
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today pledged to protect the civil rights of the county’s immigrants to the fullest extent provided by the law. The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution limiting the use of County funds, personnel and other resources to enforce federal immigration laws. The resolution reaffirms the County’s alignment with state laws adopted by the California Legislature that ensure law enforcement services, schools, health care facilities, courts and other public agencies are accessible to every person in California, regardless of immigration status. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for January 10, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat available now; 2) YouthTruth survey from Sonoma County Office of Education; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Bids for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Felton Institute. Read full story
County of Sonoma highlights 2024 public infrastructure upgrades and improvements
Sonoma County today announced the results of public investment in roads in unincorporated areas and other critical infrastructure for 2024, including the resurfacing of more than 38 miles of county-maintained roads, the installation of 53 culverts and repair of more than 1,266 potholes. Sonoma County uses a combination of corrective maintenance and pavement preservation to take care of 1,368 miles of roads and 328 bridges, which is the largest road network in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read full story
County Health Services Department secures major funding for key early childhood programs
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services announced today that it has received two grants to support early childhood programs. Read full story
New slate of officers for Sonoma County Board of Supervisors selected after swearing-in ceremony
Three Sonoma County supervisors, including Rebecca Hermosillo, the newest member of the Board of Supervisors and the first Latina to ever serve on the County board, were sworn in to office today before a standing-room only crowd of friends, family and well-wishers. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves pavement rehabilitation project at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport
The Board of Supervisors today approved $5.7 million of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to reconstruct and expand Apron C at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport where commercial aircraft park, load and unload, refuel and undergo maintenance. Read full story
Weekly roundup for January 03, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Share your priorities with the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10 in Sebastopol; 2) Start the new year with a new job – Join the County; Don’t miss these winter hikes; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
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