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Weekly Roundup for September 16, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Did you receive the ShakeAlert?; 2) Wildfire preparedness webinar and weekly drought tip; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Home Energy and Resiliency Workshop Series Announced
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 resilient. The workshops cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a project plan, funding your projects, solar photovoltaics and battery storage, electrification, wildfire safety, indoor air quality, and understanding heat pumps for heating and cooling. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 9, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New Flex Alert Issued Friday, Sept. 9; 2) Drought & Wildfire Preparedness; and 3) Latest News from County of Sonoma Read full story
RFP for Animal Services Veterinarian
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposal for an Animal Service Veterinarian for the Department of Health Services, Public Health Division. Read full story
New Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for projects funded and completed during the FY 21-22 reporting period. This report highlights the accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs and is available for review. Read full story
Sonoma County launches pilot program to provide guaranteed income to 305 families (Sonoma County Press Release)
The County of Sonoma is teaming up with Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg and a coalition of community groups to launch a two-year pilot program that will provide a guaranteed minimum income of $500 a month to 305 low-income families while studying the program’s impacts on reducing poverty and promoting economic stability and mobility. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 2, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Heat alert issued for this weekend; 2) Sonoma County COVID Update; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Scammers Are Requesting Payment Through Wire Transfer or Zelle
A nationwide bank recently reported that digital money movement fraud is on the rise. Scammers can contact you requesting money through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle. Read full story
Your Long-Lost Relative May Not Have Actually Left You an Inheritance
The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that it has been receiving reports from people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. The letters say they are looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance, and they think it might be you. They offer to split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some charities, and ask that you keep this information secret. Read full story
As Prices Rise, Keep an Eye Out for Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission recently warned consumers to keep an eye out on scammers who are taking advantage of people wo are worried about high prices impacting their budgets. With the cost of groceries, housing, and many other things rising, consumers may be looking for ways to cut costs. Read full story