News Index
Sonoma County gives initial approval to ordinance restricting camping on public property
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a first reading of an amended ordinance limiting camping in public spaces including during daytime hours. The amendments bring Sonoma County’s existing camping ordinance into compliance with recent legal decisions concerning overnight camping while still providing the county options to discourage permanent housing encampments, prevent garbage buildup and address public health issues. Read full story
County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach releases first audit under new state law
The Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach today released an audit of a Sheriff’s Office complaint, the first such report to be made public under a new state law for cases involving the use of force against a person by a law enforcement officer that resulted in death or great bodily injury. Read full story
FY 2023 CoC Renewal Evaluations: Rating & Ranking Process for the Continuum of Care Competition (Materials due May 01, 2023)
FY 2023 CoC Renewal Evaluations: Rating & Ranking Process for the Continuum of Care Competition (Materials due May 01, 2023) Read full story
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