News Index
Sonoma County boosts green energy infrastructure with new mobile, solar-powered EV charging stations
Sonoma County has purchased three mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations to support zero-emission vehicles and mitigate ongoing climate disruption, consistent with the Climate Action and Resiliency pillar of the County’s strategic plan. The initiative is part of a larger program to replace all eligible County Fleet internal combustion engines with electric vehicles by 2030. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 8, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) September is National Emergency Preparedness Month; 2) “Start Here!” to learn about Sonoma County careers September 13; 3) Fall Economic Perspective October 19; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County’s Brittany Lobo recognized as a rising leader in public health
Brittany Lobo, a section manager in the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, has been recognized as one of the top rising public health leaders in the nation. Lobo was included in the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health list, which was announced today. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
Sonoma County Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story
District 1 September 2023 Short Newsletter
Labor Day is often the day we remember the services of so many in our community working many hours and all too often earning inadequate wages to afford to live in the communities in which they work. The Board of Supervisors is tackling many issues helping to keep people in their homes including just cause eviction and an update of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance, among others. Please remember that their essential work helps all of us. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 6, 2023
Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story
Public Hearing Notice – Federal Funding Policies - September 20, 2023
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold concurrent public hearings to review proposed revisions to Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funding Policies for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) programs. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 1, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Heat and fire safety tips for Labor Day Weekend; 2) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; 3) Household Hazardous Waste collection Sept. 5; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 1, 2023
Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story
Advancing Fair & Affordable Housing, Disaster Preparedness, Adoption of the Coastal Plan
Over the last month, the Board of Supervisors has been working on significant items related to housing and homelessness, climate action, public services and more. We’ve included many updates on the Board's work in this newsletter as well as informaiton on local events, the latest news, and important announcements from county agencies and the community at large. Read full story