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October 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter October 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall improvements, the Community Vision Phase of the Sonoma County General Plan, a new study on septic systems and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story



September 27, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for September 27, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) It’s still fire season – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County General Plan Update; 3) Foster parent information session Oct. 15; 4) Measure O funding opportunity announced; 5) Podcasts this week; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


September 27, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan Update

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 contract be awarded to IEM International Inc. Read full story


September 27, 2024 | Department of Health Services

2024 Notice of Funding Availability: HUD CoCBuilds Competition

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition is pleased to release the local NOFA (Notice of Funds Available) for the HUD CoC Builds NOFO. One (1) project can be selected on behalf of the Continuum of Care and submitted to HUD for consideration of new permanent supportive housing construction (one-time funding) with renewable operating funding. Local proposals are due to the Lead Agency, Sonoma County Department of Health Services on October 21, 2024 and the Coalition Board will make the final decision on a selected application at a special meeting in November. Read full story


September 25, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Now Available – Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (HOME-ARP)

The Community Development Commission recently held a public hearing regarding the following funding source: HOME – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The Community Development Committee and Cities and Towns Advisory Committee jointly decided to award HOME-ARP funds to Spectrum Affordable Housing Corporation for a housing project in Windsor, which will provide 43 units of affordable housing that will be reserved for low-income tenants. Read full story


September 24, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention and Collaboration. This RFP outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. Read full story


September 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Measure O: Behavioral Health and Homelessness Community Solutions. The linked NOFA outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. All interested proposers must meet the requirements specified in the NOFA. Approximately $5,600,000 in funding is now available. Read full story


September 20, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 20, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) September is National Preparedness Month; 2) Latest SoCo Correspondent available now; 3) Sonoma County Airport hosts community workshops; 4) Pollution Prevention Week underway; Creek Week upcoming; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


September 18, 2024 | Human Resources Department

2024 Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons Presented by the League of Women Voters on October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm

The Commission on the Status of Women, The Commission on Human Rights, and the League of Women Voters of Marin & Sonoma Counties as they present a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & Cons of the ten state ballot propositions and three Sonoma county-wide measures that will appear on the November 5th ballot. Read full story