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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
County of Sonoma awarded $4.6 million in state funding to assist with homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that the County of Sonoma will receive $4.6 million to help individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments by moving them off the streets and into safe and stable housing. The county is one of 23 entities targeted to receive the special state funds. Read full story
Purple flags on display in Sonoma County serve as reminder of need for protecting elders from abuse
More than 6,000 purple flags are on display at local senior centers, police stations and other locations during the month of June to spotlight the toll of elder and dependent adult abuse that takes place in the shadows of Sonoma County each year. Read full story
Supervisors approve sidewalk and lighting improvements in downtown Guerneville
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a project to install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks along Highway 116 in downtown Guerneville. The improvements would also include pedestrian lighting. Read full story
Supervisors approve extreme weather response plan, commit to developing partnerships with local groups
The Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved a plan for when the county will work with local groups such as faith-based organizations and nonprofits to open heating centers in unincorporated areas during freeze warnings and cooling stations during high-heat events Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves another $3 million in grants for vegetation management projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved another $3 million in grants for 17 vegetation management projects that will fortify thousands of acres against wildfires while expanding public access to tools that reduce the threat posed by wildland blazes. Read full story
Moscow Rd and Staff update, LCP meeting, Public Safety, BOS Actions & more
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins provides an update on Moscow Road repairs, staffing changes, Board of Supervisors Actions, upcoming meetings and more. Read full story
Board of Supervisors boosts funding for county’s pavement preservation program
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a 3 percent boost in the General Fund contribution for resurfacing and maintaining the county road network, an increase that will be equal to $310,145 for fiscal year 2023-24. This is an addition to the $10 million in General Fund dollars that the board already allocates to the program each year, which supplements the gas tax funds that also are spent on road improvements in Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors award $3 million for homelessness solutions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $3 million in additional funds for housing-focused homelessness intervention projects as part of the county’s overall goal of reducing the homeless population by 10 percent every year. Read full story