News Index
Virtual Small Producer Workshop hosted by the Egg Safety and Quality Management Program: April 22nd
The Small Producer Outreach Program within the Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) invites small flock egg producers and backyard flock enthusiasts to a Virtual Small Producer Workshop April 22nd. Read full story
Opioid Settlement Funds Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF). Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors honors groups advancing transgender rights
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today adopted a gold resolution acknowledging the critical work of local organizations that support the transgender community. At Board direction, County staff also raised a transgender pride flag outside the Sonoma County Administration Building in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility. Read full story
Board of Supervisors moves forward with intent to purchase office buildings
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today signaled its intent to purchase two modern office buildings near the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, the next step in a larger plan for re-envisioning the County Government Center. Read full story
The Consolidated Plan Development Process has begun - we need your feedback!
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is pleased to announce that the Consolidated Plan development process has begun! Together, we can decide how federal funds will be used in our community over the next five years. Read full story
Sonoma County Housing Authority announces approval of annual and five-year plans for Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Board of Supervisors today, acting as the Sonoma County Housing Authority Commission, approved the Public Housing Authority’s annual and five-year plans for the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program under contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This pivotal program is the largest initiative run by the Community Development Commission and is essential in providing housing stability for low-income households throughout Sonoma County. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes engineering services for seismic retrofit of Monte Rio bridge over Russian River
The Board of Supervisors today approved $1.8 million for engineering and environmental work in preparation of a seismic retrofit of the Bohemian Highway Bridge that spans the Russian River in Monte Rio. Read full story
Sonoma County Community Development Commission secures financing for Summer Oaks development
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission announced today that it has finalized construction financing for Summer Oaks, and work on the multifamily housing project in Sonoma Valley is scheduled to begin today. The new multifamily development will provide 71 affordable housing units, allocated across three income tiers: 30, 50, and 60 percent of the area's median income. To qualify for a unit at 60 percent of the area’s medium income, a family of four would have to make $82,980 or less per year. Read full story
Weekly roundup for March 21, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Share your ideas about the County’s next General Plan; 2) New issue of County newsletter now available; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Coach (referee) Model for Change (CRMC)
Come learn about the Coach (referee) Model for Change (CRMC). The CRMC is an innovative way in which criminal justice agencies are shifting staff from referee who are asked to catch people failing to COACHES who are invested in helping people succeed. Read full story
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