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November 08, 2024 | Probation Department

Probation Staff Raised Money to Support Local Breast Cancer Patients

Today, we had the privilege of presenting a donation of $740.00 to Executive Director Kent Corley, from North Bay Cancer Alliance following our Sonoma County Probation Pink Patch fundraiser in October. These funds will go towards NBCA's mission of providing critical financial support to breast cancer patients and their families. Cancer patients receive help with transportation costs, lodging, co-pays, grocery cards, or any other essential needs. Read full story


November 08, 2024 | Probation Department

Probation staff participated in the Trunk-or-Treat Event on Monday, October 21, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Trunk-or-Treat with us this year! More than 500 cars and 1,500 trick-or-treaters turned out for this fun drive-thru experience. Probation staff dressed as “Mario Kart” characters who were adored by the community while they enjoyed a safe place to Trick-or-Treat from the trunks of vehicles. Even the Supervised Work Crew dump truck was transformed into the Piranha Plant which the kids loved. Read full story


November 04, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funding Policies

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 2025-2026 Funding Policies for federal funding sources such as 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


November 01, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for November 1, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Ballot security, early voting ahead of election day; 2) Are you ready for the next earthquake?; 3) 3rd Annual Finding History Day happens Nov. 2; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 29, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter October 29, 2024

We're excited to announce that the Director of IOLERO, John Alden has been elected to the NACOLE Board of Directors! On October 16, 2024, the NACOLE membership chose John for a three-year term. He will work alongside a committed team to support not only NACOLE members but also the broader civilian oversight community. Read full story


October 25, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for October 25, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Boost wildfire safety with free risk assessment; 2) Early voting underway ahead of Nov. 5 General Election; 3) Black Cod Week supports local fishing industry through Oct. 27: 4) Sonoma County Regional Parks launches equity survey; 5) This week’s podcast: Managing water in a changing climate; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


October 24, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

TSA Pre Check Scam - Do Not Renew or Sign Up From Link in an Email

The FTC has issued a warning of a new scam in which scammers email you to have you sign up or renew a TSA PreCheck by clicking on a link and paying online. Although the link takes you to a page that looks official this is a scam.  To obtain an initial TSA PreCheck, you are required to go in person and pay in person at a TSA Enrollment Center. TSA will not send email to renew your membership.  Read full story


October 24, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Elections

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. Read full story


October 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sonoma County law enforcement agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at law enforcement agencies in the cities of Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Town of Windsor. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid and liquid forms of prescription drugs from Sonoma County residents. Vape pens and other e-cigarette devices will also be collected only after the batteries are removed from the devices. Read full story


October 22, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is being observed throughout California during the week of October 20-26, 2024. Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. Read full story