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Sonoma County judge, director of Juvenile Hall receive statewide awards from Chief Probation Officers of California
The presiding judge of Sonoma County Superior Court and the director of Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall were recently honored by a statewide group of probation officers for their efforts to improve the local justice system. Read full story
Weekly roundup for December 6, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free family fun with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space; 2) Secure Families Collaborative offers immigration support; 3) Free e-waste recycling events; 4) Springs Winter Celebration happens Dec. 7; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
IOLERO in the news
The Press Democrat Letters to the Editor, Friday Dec. 6 Read full story
Sonoma County to update its multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has begun the process of updating the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and 23 of its municipalities and special districts. The mitigation projects that are identified in the plan will reduce vulnerability and increase community resiliency to disasters. Read full story
IOLERO in the news: Sonoma County First News for December 5, 2024
IOLERO update featured on Sonoma County First News Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds. The linked NOFA outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of applications. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in the NOFA. Approximately $728,439 in funding is available. Read full story
Board of Supervisors decertifies EIR and repeals the approval of the Sonoma Developmental Center Specific Plan in response to court ruling
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to decertify the Environmental Impact Report and repeal the approval of a development plan for the former Sonoma Developmental Center campus in Glen Ellen in response to a Sonoma County Superior Court ruling that the County’s Specific Plan violated the California Environmental Quality Act. Read full story
Sonoma County Board ratifies local emergency proclamation in response to November atmospheric river
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted today to ratify the local emergency proclamation issued on Nov. 26 by County Executive M. Christina Rivera in response to the November 2024 atmospheric river. The Board's ratification of the proclamation is a prerequisite for requesting state and federal assistance for response and recovery efforts. Read full story
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Division Director Receives Statewide Recognition
Sonoma County Probation Juvenile Hall Division Director Kilee Willson was honored at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with the inaugural Joseph Frontella Award for Distinguished Service in Institutions. Named in honor of San Benito County Chief Probation Officer Joseph Frontella, the award recognizes exceptional leadership, compassion, and dedication in the field of juvenile justice. Read full story
Sonoma County Judge Shelly J. Averill Receives Statewide Recognition
Sonoma County’s Honorable Judge Shelly J. Averill has been recognized at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with the Judicial Officer of the Year Award for her exceptional leadership and profound contributions to community corrections and the justice system. Read full story
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