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Weekly Roundup for March 15, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public forum on local homelessness March 20; 2) SoCo Chat: What’s the difference between 2-1-1 and 9-1-1?; 3) New County job opportunities announced; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Transfer/Processing Facility operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a RFI amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 8, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Free electronics recycling event March 8 – 10; 3) Sonoma County Spring Shake Out happens April 18; 4) SoCo Chat podcast releases new episodes; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Proposed Fee Changes 2024-2025
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story
District 1 March 2024 Short Newsletter
I hope you are staying dry amidst another drizzly week! I am feeling thankful that, despite all the rain, we have had enough space between storms to avoid significant flooding this winter. Additionally, I’m grateful that various cities opened warming shelters, including the City of Sonoma, for our unhoused neighbors this past very cold weekend. Here's hoping we get some sunshine soon! Please continue reading for March announcements, upcoming events, and community news Read full story
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
Public Forum on Homelessness (#4) - Addressing Homelessness 101
You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief overview on homelessness and the types of housing and shelter options that are available, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about homelessness in Sonoma County. Read full story
February 2024 Newsletter: Climate Action, Improving Service Delivery, and More!
New Composting Facility Coming to Sonoma County, Plans for Climate Center at SDC, and County Strategies to Improve Service Delivery. Read our District 3 February 2024 Newsletter for details! Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing - Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold a concurrent public hearing on March 20, 2024 to consider funding applications submitted for the following funding sources: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME Community Housing Development Organization (HOME-CHDO), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 23, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Caltrans Highway 12 roadwork scheduled this weekend; 3) Webinars on grant funding for vegetation management; 4) New SoCo Chat podcast episodes just released; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story