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September 29, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Got your Covid Vaccination? You're Not Done Yet-Get your Flu Vaccination too and Prevent a Twindemic.

We may see a tough flu season this year as Covid prevention measures are relaxed, and because our immune systems were not challenged by flu last year. Prevent a potential Twindemic by getting vaccinated for flu now. Read full story


September 27, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Fall Plastic Recycling Day!

The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is holding the annual Plastic Recycling Day on Monday, October 25th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is being held at: 160 Grant Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read full story


September 24, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 24, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpfuland important updates on the following:1) The latest on booster shots;2) Vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds; 3) Update on the status of in-personschool; 4) Upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics and expanded testing; 5) COVID-19community resources & support; 6) Other county news items; 7) Emergencypreparedness tips & resources Read full story


September 22, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Adopts Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations for the unincorporated County, effective October 14, 2021. Read full story


September 22, 2021 | Department of Health Services

New Research and Educational Opportunities for Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Professionals.

Clarifying ACES Screening and Mandated Reporting Requirements. National Partnership for Women on Defining, Creating and Sustaining Optimal Maternal Health. Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences. How Gratitude Can Reduce Burnout in Health Care. The Commission on the Status of Women in Sonoma County. STI Clinical Update Webinar. Read full story


September 20, 2021 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability: County Fund for Housing

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) requests applications for eligible Affordable Housing projects to receive funding from the County Fund for Housing (CFH) loan program. Read full story


September 19, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Close to Home: A straight line climate change to my sick child

Scientists can’t say this, so I will: my 2-year-old son caught pneumonia from climate change. Read full story


September 17, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for September 17, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpful andimportant updates on the following:1) New vaccine requirement for largeemployers; 2) Update on the status of in-person school; 3) UpcomingCOVID-19 vaccine clinics and expanded testing; 4) Update on vaccine boostershots; 5) COVID-19 community resources & support; 6) Other county newsitems; 7) Emergency preparedness tips & resources Read full story


September 15, 2021 | Department of Health Services

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges.

Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges. Learn more about how untreated syphilis can affect a baby's health and the California Department of Public Health screening recommendations for syphilis. Read full story


September 14, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Department of Emergency Management Fundraiser

Go Bag Raffle - Wednesday September 15 Read full story