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March 29, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

Main Street Bridge Dutch Bill Creek Storm Damage - 3/29

Our Public Infrastructure road maintenance team found structural damage to the Main Street bridge over Dutch Bill Creek in Monte Rio near Villa Grande. We believe that a large tree hit the piles and caused the structural damage. Our engineering team has been on site to evaluate the damage. Out of an abundance of caution SoCoPi is closing the east bound lane and a detour will be put into place. Read full story


March 29, 2023 | Probation Department

Probation Staff Recently Participated in Two Community Events

Members of the Sonoma County Probation Department recently participated in two community events. The Sonoma State University Spring Career Fest on March 10, 2023 was a wonderful opportunity for staff to connect with local college students and share all of the exciting career paths offered throughout our department. We had a great time speaking to and answering questions from our local youth. Read full story


March 28, 2023 | Community Development Commission

Substantial Amendment to FY 2020-2021 Action Plan – Now Available!

Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Read full story


March 24, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for March 24, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Drought update 2. Joe Rodota Trail and Emergency Shelter site updates 3. Other Sonoma County news Read full story


March 23, 2023 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Spring Energy and Resiliency Workshop Series

The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division is pleased to announce the latest homeowner workshops in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient. Read full story


March 17, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for March 17, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free upcoming home energy workshops; 2) Job and resource fair for homeless March 22; 3) Emergency housing plan webinar available; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


March 17, 2023 | Community Development Commission

FY 23-24 Action Plan Now Available for Public Comment

The Community Development Commission of Sonoma County is proud to announce that the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan is now available for public comment through April 17, 2023! Read full story


March 17, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Sonoma County Community Health Workers for COVID Response & Resilient Communities – Training

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contracts be awarded to El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center and Northern California Center for Well Being. Read full story


March 16, 2023 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Agricultural Pesticide Collection and Disposal Event – Pre-Registration Form (Napa, Sonoma and Marin Counties)

The Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County Agricultural Commissioner’s Offices are reaching out to gauge interest in a regional pesticide collection event that will provide our commercial operations with an opportunity to dispose of their unwanted pesticides for free (no home-use products will be accepted).  This is a collaborative effort with all costs related to hosting the event and disposal of collected pesticides being covered by US Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and the three participating counties’ Ag Departments.  Read full story


March 14, 2023 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Notice of Proposed Fee Changes

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 21, 2023, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa at 8:30 a.m. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story