News Index
Sonoma County developing plan to address changes in older adult population, seeks steering committee members
The County of Sonoma is seeking applicants to serve on a new committee that will shape its response to a major population shift that has dramatically expanded the number of older adults in the county. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for HIPAA Security Risk Assessment
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 Securance, LLC. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 30, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Disaster preparedness fair April 1; 2) Aging & Disability Resource Hub announces online chat function; 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County announces Health Resource Fair at Mitote Food Park in Santa Rosa
The County of Sonoma, in partnership with local health care providers and community organizations, is hosting a Health Resource Fair on Saturday April 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mitote Food Park at 635 Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Negotiations Public Updates:
The County is pleased to announce that on 3/29/2023, the County and SEIU 1021 reached a comprehensive tentative agreement for a three-year successor labor contract. Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing - FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan/FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission will be holding a concurrent public hearing to consider applications submitted for several different sources of funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME Community Housing Development Organization (HOME-CHDO), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), CDBG Cares Act (CDBG-CV), and Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). Read full story
District 1 March 2023 Newsletter
This month, I could not decide on one topic to write about – there is too much going on! Instead, I will be providing brief updates on a few topics that have been on my mind and keeping me busy over the last few weeks. Read full story
Main Street Bridge Dutch Bill Creek Storm Damage - 3/29
Our Public Infrastructure road maintenance team found structural damage to the Main Street bridge over Dutch Bill Creek in Monte Rio near Villa Grande. We believe that a large tree hit the piles and caused the structural damage. Our engineering team has been on site to evaluate the damage. Out of an abundance of caution SoCoPi is closing the east bound lane and a detour will be put into place. Read full story
Sonoma County, nonprofit partner awarded $500,000 to promote free internet service for low-income households
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board has been awarded $300,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to expand local enrollment in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides free and discounted internet service to low-income households. Read full story
Probation Staff Recently Participated in Two Community Events
Members of the Sonoma County Probation Department recently participated in two community events. The Sonoma State University Spring Career Fest on March 10, 2023 was a wonderful opportunity for staff to connect with local college students and share all of the exciting career paths offered throughout our department. We had a great time speaking to and answering questions from our local youth. Read full story