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September 01, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

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


September 01, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

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


September 01, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

Package Scam involving “Secret Survey Assignments” Reported by Petaluma Police Department

The Petaluma Police Department is warning the community of a scam after multiple residents reported receiving packages with requests for financial transactions. Read full story


August 26, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 26, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Drought town hall Sept. 1; 2) Important heat safety & water reminders; 3) Sonoma County COVID Update; and 4) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story


August 19, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 August 2022 Newsletter

Learn about the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference and get the latest on the Sonoma Development Center Draft Environmental Impact Report and September event details. Read full story


August 19, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 August Newsletter 2022

Joe Rodota Trail Reopens, Vacation Rental Ordinance Updated, Climate Action & Transportation News Read full story


August 19, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 19, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) More water-saving and wildfire preparedness tips; 2) Sonoma County COVID update; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story


August 12, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 12, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Back-to-School COVID-19 Update; 2) Water-saving tips and wildfire preparedness; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story


August 05, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 5, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest news from Sonoma County; 2) Drought town halls and wildfire preparedness; and 3) COVID-19 and Monkeypox update Read full story


August 05, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to award for Housing Search Software

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (“Commission”) staff intends to recommend the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors award a Professional Service Agreement to for the above referenced RFP to: Padmission Read full story