News Index
Sonoma County to receive $29.5 million in state grants for behavioral health and homelessness services
Sonoma County is set to receive $29.5 million through two separate state grants focused on expanding local support for children as well as unsheltered individuals, the county announced today. Read full story
County-funded program announces 282 youth, people with mental illness prevented from becoming homeless
The Sonoma County Human Services Department today announced preliminary results of a new program that identifies people at risk of becoming homeless and helps them obtain stable housing and supportive services to improve their lives. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 23, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2. Prescribed burning along Highway 12 in Sonoma Valley June 23-26; 3. SMART launches shuttle service between airport rail station and Sonoma County Airport; 4. Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Building Bridges Through Community Events - June 22, 2023
Building Bridges Through Community Events - June 22, 2023 Read full story
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA): Public Notice for Registration Permit
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for M&M Services, Inc. Read full story
District 1 June 2023 Newsletter
I am thrilled to announce that, after a long-term effort, on June 6th the Board of Supervisors approved plans to lease the offices at the Nelson Building on Lomita Avenue on the border of the Springs and the City of Sonoma for a future hub for county services. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 16, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available 2) Fire Conservation Conference June 23; 3) Solar panel, electronics recycling events upcoming; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Board of Supervisors adopts Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 balanced budget, representing nearly $2.3 billion in total expenditures and 4,390 full-time employees, a 2.8 percent increase in staffing. Read full story
Springtime & Summer Activities
The Summer Season is upon us. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters - All Hazards
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to DEMA as a primary vendor, and GardaWorld as a secondary vendor. Read full story