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September 20, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 September 2023 Newsletter

Though we’ve experienced some cooler temperatures and even some light rain this summer, looking out at the golden hills throughout this county makes it clear that the respite we had is over, the vegetation is dry, and fire season is here. Now is the time to check in with your loved ones, check your defensible space at home, and reevaluate and update your emergency plan. Read full story


September 15, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 15, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Families Outdoors at Prince Memorial Greenway Sept. 23; 3) September is National Emergency Preparedness Month; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


September 13, 2023

What You Need to Know about Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantines in Bay Area Counties

Attention wineries and processing facilities: Seven male oriental fruit flies were recently discovered near Brentwood and Oakley in east Contra Costa County, and eight male oriental fruit flies were discovered in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County, prompting extensive delimitation surveys and eradication plans in response.  Read full story


September 08, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 8, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) September is National Emergency Preparedness Month; 2) “Start Here!” to learn about Sonoma County careers September 13; 3) Fall Economic Perspective October 19; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


September 07, 2023 | Department of Health Services

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

Sonoma County Environmental Health, 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 Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story


September 06, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 September 2023 Short Newsletter

Labor Day is often the day we remember the services of so many in our community working many hours and all too often earning inadequate wages to afford to live in the communities in which they work. The Board of Supervisors is tackling many issues helping to keep people in their homes including just cause eviction and an update of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance, among others. Please remember that their essential work helps all of us. Read full story


September 06, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter September 6, 2023

Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story


September 05, 2023 | Community Development Commission

Public Hearing Notice – Federal Funding Policies - September 20, 2023

The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold concurrent public hearings to review proposed revisions to Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funding Policies for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) programs. Read full story


September 01, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 1, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Heat and fire safety tips for Labor Day Weekend; 2) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; 3) Household Hazardous Waste collection Sept. 5; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


September 01, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter September 1, 2023

Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story