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IOLERO Newsletter February 2025
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act. Read full story
Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
Be aware that there are currently emails, calls, or text messages circulating that purport to be offering assistance with forgiveness of your student loan. The email indicates that it is time sensitive for you to respond to be eligible for loan forgiveness. I personally received one and my loans were paid off many years ago. In light of the recent controversies around student loan forgiveness, this gives scammers prime opportunity to pray on this uncertainty and reach consumers seeking such programs. Read full story
Costco Scams
A recent scam purporting to come from Costco offers consumers a free ice cream maker for completing a survey. This is a phising scam attempting to obtain your financial information or gain access to your computer. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter February 2025
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Opioid Prevention Education, Support to Immigrant Communities, the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Extended Elections
The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for January 24, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tenant protection town halls Jan. 29 - 30; 2) Sonoma County LEAP Board accepting applications; 3) Small producer workshop on biosecurity Jan. 25; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
News from the Fifth District
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins provides a look forward at 2025: the need for resilient infrastructure, addressing the housing crisis, standing up for vulnerable populations, and protecting agriculture and community values. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: NOFA for Measure O Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions
The Community Advisory Panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded as follows... Read full story
Weekly roundup for January 17, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free electronics recycling event this weekend; 2) 2025 Economic Perspective event Jan. 30; 3) Community public art project grants available; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing Sonoma County Housing Authority PHA Five Year Plan for FY 2025-2030 & PHA Annual Plan for FY 2024-2025
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee, in its capacity as the governing body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing on March 19, 2025, to review the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 and the PHA Annual Plan for FY 2024-2025 for the Sonoma County Housing Authority. Read full story