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August 20, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Message From County Administrator

Once again we find ourselves battling wildfires in our community. It gives me great pain when I hear that County employees have lost their homes as a result of these latest fires. Read full story


August 20, 2020 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Award for Remote Housing Authority Operational Support

Notice of Intent to Award Nan McKay and Associates for the Remote Housing Authority Operational Support Read full story


August 19, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Sonoma County Supervisors place Law Enforcement Oversight Measure on November Ballot

Five years after the creation of Sonoma County’s first-ever law enforcement auditor’s office, the Board of Supervisors late Thursday agreed unanimously to place a measure on the November ballot that, if passed, would greatly strengthen the oversight body and increase its funding. Read full story


August 18, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Sonoma County supervisors reject sheriff’s request for outside attorneys on oversight measure

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors rejected a request from Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick on Wednesday to hire an outside lawyer for a review of a law enforcement oversight measure that the board added to the November ballot last week. Read full story


August 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County and cities setup cooling centers for days of high heat

Due to another period of anticipated high heat on Monday andTuesday and the possibility of more rolling power outages, the County of Sonomawill be opening two cooling centers for residents needing refuge from the heat.The cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg also will be opening centersin their communities. Read full story


August 14, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Registrar ofVoters Seeks Public Feedback on Voting Locations

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is requesting public feedback on proposed in-person voting locations, as well as secure ballot drop boxes, for the Nov. 3 General Election. Feedback will be accepted through Monday, August 24, 2020. A map of these proposed locations, as well as other data, can be found on the Registrar of Voters’ website. Read full story


August 14, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

El registro de votantes solicita la opinión del público en los centros de votación

La Oficina del Registro de Votantes del Condado de Sonoma solicita la opinión del público sobre los propuestos centros de votación en persona, además de las urnas seguras para depositar los votos, para la Elección General del 3 de noviembre. Read full story


August 14, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Alerta de altas temperaturas en el Condado de Sonoma

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una alerta de altas temperaturas en el Condado de Sonoma a partir de hoy, viernes 14 de agosto a las 11 a.m., hasta el domingo, 16 de agosto a las 9 p.m. Se espera que las temperaturas más altas durante este tiempo ocurrirán durante las primeras horas de la tarde y hasta media tarde Read full story


August 13, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Local Mental Health, Addiction and Homeless Services in Sonoma County

Sonoma County strives to provide essential services for children, veterans, seniors and those experiencing homelessness. In these challenging times, many rely on Sonoma County for necessary mental health treatment, psychiatric care or addiction treatment. Read full story


August 12, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Notice of Measure(s) to Be Voted On (Sonoma County - Countywide)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that anelection will be held in the County of Sonoma on November 3, 2020, and that thefollowing measure(s) will be submitted to the voters: Read full story