News Index
SoCoAlert emergency alert exercise in northwest Sonoma County on Thursday
Thursday, Sonoma County will be conducting a test of the SoCoAlert emergency notification system at noon in northwest Sonoma County. The County Department of Emergency Management and partners have collaborated on planning the exercise and conducting outreach in the targeted areas. Testing the efficiency of messaging to Spanish speaking residents was a priority for the exercise planners. Read full story
Substantial Amendment to FY 2020-2021 Action Plan – Now Available!
Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 24, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Drought update 2. Joe Rodota Trail and Emergency Shelter site updates 3. Other Sonoma County news Read full story
Sonoma County issues freeze alert
The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze alert in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Sunday morning. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged exposure to cold weather. Read full story
Graton disaster fair April 1 to provide emergency preparedness and planning resources
The Graton Fire Protection District, in collaboration with the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management and Jody James, L.Ac., will host a disaster preparedness fair with interactive activities for adults, seniors and children on April 1 at the Graton Fire Department, 3750 Gravenstein Highway North, in Sebastopol. Read full story
Spring Energy and Resiliency Workshop Series
The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division is pleased to announce the latest homeowner workshops in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient. Read full story
Sonoma County partnership creates resource hub for older adults, people with disabilities
The Sonoma County Human Services Department and local nonprofits have launched a resource hub that quickly connects older adults and people with disabilities to an array of critical services. Read full story
Sonoma County opens emergency shelter site, announces temporary closure of Joe Rodota Trail
The County of Sonoma opened an emergency shelter site this afternoon at the County Government Center campus, creating a new source of temporary housing for unsheltered individuals camped along Joe Rodota Trail and other public places. Read full story
Sonoma County increases Living Wage to $17.65 an hour starting July 1
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to raise the county’s Living Wage an additional 2.26 percent to $17.65 an hour, effective July 1. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 17, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free upcoming home energy workshops; 2) Job and resource fair for homeless March 22; 3) Emergency housing plan webinar available; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story