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February 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Dog License Limited Time Fee Waiver Program

Licensing your dog is such an important part of responsible pet ownership and to celebrate Sonoma County Animal Services is offering a dog license limited time fee waiver program from February 5th through March 3rd 2019. Read full story


January 31, 2019

ADU Customer Service Hours

Starting February 5, Permit Sonoma is offering dedicated staff and customer service hours in our Permit Center to help customers navigate the process of permitting an ADU. Read full story


January 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

The State of Tobacco Control 2019

The State of Tobacco Control 2019 - California Local Grades report looks at county and municipal codes in key areas of tobacco control that protect their citizens from the burden of tobacco. Read full story


January 28, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Art Trails Open Studio 2018 Attendees List Scam

A fraudulent email is circulating offering to sell Art Trails Open Studio 2018 Attendee list for a fee. Read full story


January 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

January 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Removing Barriers for Overnight Stays on Agricultural LandHauser Bridge Replacement ProjectDisability Access Requirements and ResourcesInterview with Planning Commissioner Larry Reed Read full story


January 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

California HOPE Geographic Data Report

California HOPE also known as the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) was designed and implemented to address the emotional impact on survivors of the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires and it supports outreach events targeting vulnerable populations such as seniors, Latino residents, and families with children age five and under. The data in this report shows survivors in the various regions are not experiencing event reactions in identical ways. Read full story


January 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

It's Crop Report Time!

We are conducting our annual survey for the Sonoma County Agricultural Crop Report. If you are an agricultural producer, it is important that we receive your production figures for 2018. Read full story


January 14, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Historic Preservation Grants Application Deadline Extended to February 28, 2019

Apply Now! Applications are now being accepted for Historic Preservation Grants. Grant funds in this category are for the renovation, restoration, and/or preservation of historical resources. Read full story


January 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

January SoCo Correspondent

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors would like to wish you ahappy new year.  2018 was a challenging year for many of our residents, but it wasalso the year we started to rise together. Although we know we have a long wayahead of us, we want to make 2019 the year of recovery. Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read full story


January 04, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Community Rises to Housing Challenge

We hear you! Thanks to everyone that responded to the County’s request for help in identifying potential sites in unincorporated areas to rezone for housing. As of January 4, 2019, we received submissions for 42 parcels to evaluate for rezoning. Of those parcels in the unincorporated area, there is a total of about 100 acres with a potential for approximately 2,000 new housing units. Read full story