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Free COVID-19 tests are now available
The federal government has announced that FREE COVID-19 tests are now available to be shipped. Beginning January 19, 2022, every home in the U.S. can order four (4) free at-home COVID-19 tests. Tests will be shipped by the U.S. Postal Service and arrive within seven to ten days. Order your at-home tests now at www.covidtests.gov. Read full story
California Secretary of State approves Sonoma County’s transition to new election model
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto announced today that the California Secretary of State’s Office has approved the County of Sonoma’s plan to conduct future elections under the Voter’s Choice Act election model. Sonoma County previously conducted most elections using a traditional polling place model. Read full story
<p>La Oficina delSecretario del Estado de California aprueba la transición del condado de Sonomaa un nuevo modelo de elecciones</p><p> </p>
<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">La Registradora de Votantes del Condado de Sonoma, Deva Marie Proto, anuncio el lunes que la Oficina del Secretario del Estado de California aprobó el plan del condado de Sonoma para manejar futuras elecciones bajo el modelo de elección de la Ley de Elección del Votante (conocido por sus siglas en inglés: VCA). Anteriormente, el condado de Sonoma realizó la mayoría de las elecciones utilizando un modelo tradicional de lugar de votación.</span> Read full story
Weekly Roundup for Jan. 21, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following: 1) Update on the situation in localschools; 2) How to get rapid tests, N-95 masks for free; 3) What to do if youcontract COVID-19; 4) Vaccine & testing clinics in Sonoma County; 5) Rentalassistance, mortgage relief available; 6) COVID-19 community resources &support; and 7) Other news items from County of Sonoma Read full story
Sonoma Countyopens local psychiatric health facility
The Sonoma County Healing Center, a new psychiatric health facility approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in May 2020, officially opened today. The county-owned facility, located at 7440 Los Guilicos Road in Santa Rosa will provide short-term treatment to individuals experiencing mental health issues. Read full story
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)
The Commission is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals from owners and/or developers for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) available under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Choice Voucher program. Up to 200 Project Based Vouchers are available under this RFP. Proposed units must be within the jurisdiction of the Sonoma County Housing Authority. The Commission intends to award Project Based Vouchers to more than one Respondent. Existing units, substantial rehabilitation projects, and new construction projects are all eligible for consideration. Applications for existing studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units which will be used as Homeless-Dedicated, Permanent Supportive Housing units will be prioritized.View request for proposalAmendment No. 1 to RFP Read full story
Nuevo estudio sobreel bienestar local e inequidades será presentado el 26 de enero en un eventopor el lanzamiento del Retrato delCondado de Sonoma
Un vistazo detallado al bienestar de la gente que viveen el Condado de Sonoma será presentado al público el 26 de enero en un foro enlínea, donde la comunidad tendrá la oportunidad de forjar políticas einversiones futuras, para enfrentar las crecientes inequidades en la región. Read full story
Garrick Byers será nombrado como Director Interino para la Oficina Independiente de Revisión yAlcance del Cumplimiento de la Ley
La Administradora del CondadoSheryl Bratton anuncioque Garrick Byers seránombrado para servir como Director Interino de la Oficina Independiente de Revisión y Alcance delCumplimiento de la Ley (IOLERO) a partir del 25de enero. Read full story
Newstudy on local well-being, inequities to be unveiled at Jan. 26 launch eventfor Portrait of Sonoma County
A detailed look at the well-being of people living inSonoma County will be released to the public on January 26 in an online forum,where the community will have an opportunity to shape future policies andinvestments to address growing inequities in the region. Read full story
Garrick Byers appointed as Interim Director for the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach
County Administrator Sheryl Bratton announced that Garrick Byers will be appointed to serve as Interim Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) beginning on January 25. Read full story