News Index

February 07, 2018 | Human Resources Department

USCIS Accepting DACA Renewals Again

United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepting DACA renewals again. Who can apply and when? Read full story

February 07, 2018 | Human Resources Department

Discrimination and Bullying in Our Schools

Sonoma County Junior Commission on Human Rights releases the results of a peer to peer anonymous online survey on discrimination and bullying in Sonoma County high schools. Read full story

February 05, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Department of Health Services Releases First Ever Summary Measures of Health Report

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) has released the first in a series of surveillance reports, describing life expectancy and the leading causes of death and premature death across Sonoma County communities. Read full story

February 02, 2018 | Human Resources Department

Discrimination & Bullying in Our Schools

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February 02, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Flu Season Continues, Sonoma County Health Officials Urge Flu Shot

Flu activity in Sonoma County continues to be widespread. Every year, the flu sickens and kills thousands of Americans, and this year rates of illness in California and the rest of the country are trending moderately high. Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged get a flu shot as soon as possible. The flu vaccine is available in Sonoma County and it is safe and effective. Read full story

January 30, 2018 | County of Sonoma

Rescheduled: Emergency Creek & Private Bridge Permitting Assistance Meeting

When: February 22, 2018 from 9:00 – 12:00 PM Permit Sonoma is hosting another public environmental regulatory permit meeting for owners of private bridges that were damaged in the fires. Read full story

January 25, 2018 | Department of Health Services

The State of Tobacco Control 2018

The State of Tobacco Control 2018 - California Local Grades report looks at county and municipal codes in key areas of tobacco control that protect their citizens from the burden of tobacco. Read full story

January 23, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Classes Help Seniors Prevent Falls

Falls are the #1 reason that Sonoma County seniors go to the emergency room. Fracturing a hip or spraining a wrist means a long rehabilitation, which can decrease seniors’ quality of life or even prevent them from living independently in their own homes. Yet falls don’t have to be accepted as a normal part of aging. Read full story

January 18, 2018 | County of Sonoma

Septic System Evaluations for Rebuilding and Temporary Housing for Major Wildfires

Use this document to evaluate thecondition and location of septic systems for the purpose of rebuilding structures destroyed by the SonomaComplex Fire andto determine the capability of septic systems county-wide to support temporaryhousing. Read full story

January 10, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Animal Services Updates

Happy New Year! While we are still in recovery mode following the fires, we have had some time to reflect on our work in the immediate response to the fires. Read full story