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November 07, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

2022 July 29 - David Pelaez-Chavez

On July 29, 2022, thirty-six-year-old David Pelaez-Chavez was shot with a firearm by Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Dietrick. Mr. Pelaez-Chavez died as a result of those gunshot wounds. Read full story



November 03, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for November 3, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free fall outings with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space; 2) Volunteers needed for Nov. 16 job fair for homeless community; 3) Explore a career with County of Sonoma; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


November 03, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board 2024 Elections

Nominations are hereby invited for five (3) seats to be chosen by eligible CoC voters at the CoC Quarterly Membership meeting on December 13, 2024, at 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Nominations and Statement of Interest forms will be accepted until November 29th at 5pm. Read full story


November 02, 2023 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma Announces Grant Awards to Six Public School Districts

Funding Provided by the Hewlett Foundation and the California Arts Council Read full story


October 31, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste 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 Guerneville Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story


October 27, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 27, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County property tax deadline reminder; 2) Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to host public workshops; 3) Bodega Bay emergency readiness event happens Oct. 29; 4) Climate Action & Resiliency Town Hall Nov. 1; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 26, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Terminate Without Award - RFP for the Management and Operation of LG Village Non-Congregate Shelter

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services has determined that the Request for Proposals for the Management and Operation of Los Guilicos Village Non-Congregate Shelter released on December 6, 2022, be terminated without award as a standard option in this RFP. Read full story


October 20, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 20, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) “What’s in your go bag” emergency planning events this weekend; 3) Introducing the Aging & Disability Online Resource; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 18, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Virtual Town Hall – Presentation of Annual Report 22-23

After hearing from CAC members and the public, we're hosting a virtual IOLERO Town Hall on October 19, 2023, at 6 pm to delve deeper into our Annual Report 2022-2023. Read full story