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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sonoma County law enforcement agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at law enforcement agencies in the cities of Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Town of Windsor. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid and liquid forms of prescription drugs from Sonoma County residents. Vape pens and other e-cigarette devices will also be collected only after the batteries are removed from the devices. Read full story
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is being observed throughout California during the week of October 20-26, 2024. Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. Read full story
Notice of Availability for Public Comment – 2025 Community Participation Plan!
The Community Development Commission has just released a new Community Participation Plan! The purpose of the Community Participation Plan is to provide a written policy and procedure that describes the actions that must be taken to encourage community participation throughout Sonoma County. Read full story
Weekly roundup for October 18, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities. Read full story
Subscription Service Expired Due To Non Payment of Fees
The Attorney General’s office has posted a consumer alert that customers have received scam text messages that appear to be from FasTrack indicating a toll for crossing a bridge has not been paid and that charges will increase if not paid and provide a link. Clicking on the link will allow scammers to phish your account. The Attorney General ‘s release indicates that FasTrack does not send text messages for payments that are owed. Read full story
NEPA – Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds and Finding of No Significant Impact – Sweetwater Springs Water District - Wright Drive Project
On or about October 30, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $160,450, in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants. Read full story
Weekly roundup for October 11, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar Oct. 17; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Public Forum on Homelessness (#6) – Keep People Housed
You are invited to participate in an virtual public community forum about homelessness. The forum will begin with a brief presentation about Keep People Housed by representatives from Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), followed by an “open forum” style Question & Answer session. Read full story
Survey to Explore Farmers' Perception and Behavior Towards Climate Change
Farmers, ranchers, and growers are invited to participate in a short online survey to capture their expertise in facing climate effects in water management and crop production, while asking for implemented adaptation measures and observed barriers. The survey is anonymous and can be filled via mobile phone and computer. It is available in English and Spanish, and the response time is no more than 10-12 minutes. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for October 4, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) October’s heat is here – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County Voter Guides arriving soon; 3) Know your status – HIV testing available; 4) North Bay Zero Waste Week Oct. 12 - 19; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story