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February 11, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at FreeTrainings

Older adults can prevent falls, improve balance, flexibility and strength and get helpful tips to make home safer at a free class series, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Classes are held at locations throughout Sonoma County. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story


February 07, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Annual Sonoma County Hunger Index Reports that 1/3 of Residents Went Hungry in 2018

According to the 2019 Sonoma County Hunger Index, though more low-income families could afford to buy enough food in 2018, between what poor residents could buy and what local non-profits and government programs could provide. Read full story


February 06, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Clean Commute Survey & Raffle Winners

A big thank you to everyone that participated in ourEmployee Commute Survey.  Your input is extremely valuable, and will beused to help us develop recommendations to improve the County’s Clean CommuteProgram in the coming months.  I am pleased to announce the winners ofboth the survey contest and the monthly Clean Commute raffle. Congratulations!! Read full story


February 06, 2020 | Department of Health Services

February2020: Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health Month

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February 2020 Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health month. The month-long observation, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), promotes the benefits of good oral health for children. Read full story


February 05, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Seven People Join Citizen Advisory Group that helps monitor Sonoma County law enforcement

The citizen advisory council tasked with being the bridge between the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves inducted seven new members Monday, ushering in a flurry of new faces to the 3-year old committee. Read full story


February 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

CAC appointments and Sheriff's Response to Use of Force recommendations

We have been verybusy at IOLERO finalizing appointments for the incoming CAC, completing thehiring process for our new full-time employee, collecting data on de-escalationand the use-of-force, and participating in outreach such as the MLK Daycelebration at Community Baptist Church. Read full story


February 03, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Explore Foster Parenting at One-Hour Talk February 24 

Learn how to make a difference in a child’s life at </span><span><a href="http://sonomafostercare.org/">Explore Foster Parenting a one-hour talk on Monday, February 24, 6-7 p.m., 2255 Challenger Way, Suite 100,Santa Rosa. To reserve a seat, call (707)-565-4274. Read full story


February 02, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Vote by Mail BallotsNow Available for The March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election

Vote by Mail ballots for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election, are now available from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office. Read full story


January 31, 2020 | Probation Department

Deputy Probation Officer Honored by California Department of Social Services

On January 13, 2020 Deputy Probation Officer III, Laura Consiglio, was honored as a State Awardee by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for her consistent and significant support to the CDSS in its development of best practice guidance for serving exploited youth. Read full story


January 31, 2020 | Probation Department

Deputy Probation Officer Honored by California Department of Social Services

On January 13, 2020 Deputy Probation OfficerIII, Laura Consiglio, was honored as a State Awardee by the CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services (CDSS) for her consistent and significant supportto the CDSS in its development of best practice guidance for serving exploited youth. Read full story