News Index
Summary of Proposals Now Available
Members of the Lower Russian River Homeless Task Force have selected six organizations to receive funding to house 50 individuals experiencing homelessness and mitigate the effects of homelessness in the Lower Russian River. The document below outlines summaries of the proposals and the rationale of the review panel for the funding amounts determined. The recommendations will be brought before the Board of Supervisors at their regularly scheduled Hearing on December 5, 2017. Read full story
Homeless Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
During this meeting, they reviewed the recommendations from a report commissioned by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (CDC) assessing the current state of the homeless systems of care. Read full story
Cavity Free Sonoma Program Launches
Cavity Free Sonoma is a new countywide program helping children age 0 through 6 years of age, who are eligible for Medi-Cal insurance, get dental care before they have pain and infection. This new program is operating in every community health center dental clinic and is accepting new patients. Read full story
Public Notice for Registration Permit for PRS Recycling Direct Transfer Operation
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In compliance with AB1497 and CaliforniaCode of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) isprocessing a Registration Permit for Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc. Read full story
Blue-Green Algae Toxins Detected in Russian River
On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 DHS received test results indicatingthat a low-level of blue-green algae toxins are present in certain areas of theriver. In accordance with state guidance, the level of toxin present is enoughto trigger the posting of “Caution” signs. Signs in both English and Spanishwill be posted at the ten major beaches along the Russian River. Read full story
Tobacco Retail License Renewal
By June 30, 2017, all licensed tobacco retailers located in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County must renew their Tobacco Retail License from the Sonoma County Health Department in order to continue selling tobacco products (including electronic cigarettes). Read full story
New Survey Reveals Sonoma County Kids Still Bombarded with Tobacco and Alcohol Ads, and Products
Just released findings from statewide survey shows unhealthy products easily edge out healthier ones, and more retailers are now selling e-cigarettes and/or little cigars, popular among youth. Read full story
Sonoma city and county get high marks for limiting smoking
New laws regulating tobacco use earned the City of Sonoma and the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County top grades in an annual State of Tobacco Control report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. Read full story
Sonoma County Adopts Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Safe Management of Pain
Today the Committee for Healthcare Improvement, a coalition of healthcare providers that is part of Sonoma County Health Action, announced health care organizations across Sonoma County are implementing common guidelines for safe pain management. Read full story
Animals in Disaster Stakeholder Meeting - January 24, 2017
Join Sonoma County Animal Services and Sonoma County Emergency Services for an informational meeting about caring for all species of animalsduring all hazards. Learn how to get involved, be prepared for disasters andhow to become a Disaster Service Worker. Read full story