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Weekly Roundup for Oct. 22, 2021
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public indoor mask exemption announced for stable cohorts; 2) County prepares for vaccine eligibility in ages 5-11; 3) ICYMI: weekly community briefing available for viewing; 4) Latest on booster shots & annual flu shots; 5) Advice on how to safely trick-or-treat this year; 6) Upcoming testing & vaccine opportunities; 7) COVID-19 community resources & support; 8) Other County of Sonoma news items; and 9) Emergency preparedness tips & resources. Read full story
Understanding Obesity and the increased rates in children during the pandemic caused by Social Determinants of Health
Learn more about food insecurity and obesity, misconceptions about obesity, and the increased rates of pediatric obesity during the pandemic. Read full story
GrowerWorkshop Update and Online Continuing Education Options
The Sonoma County Department ofAgriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) has decided not to host anin-person Grower Workshop again this December. After evaluating other workshop options, wehave decided to collaborate with the UC Cooperative Extension in the UCCE NorthCoast Virtual IPM Seminar in early December. This virtual two half-day workshop is scheduled for December 1 and 2,2021 from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm each day. Read full story
ChildhoodLead Poisoning Prevention Week | October 24–30, 2021
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual event that wascreated to bring awareness to this important health concern and to provideneeded information for families. This year’s campaign is being observed throughoutCalifornia October 24–30 and features the message, “Even small amounts of leadcan harm a child’s health. Ask your child’s doctor about a blood lead test.” Read full story
DEA Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 23,2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dispose of medications, including controlled substances, atspecial one-day collection events sponsored by the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA). Read full story
Weekly Roundup for Oct. 15, 2021
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:1) Community briefings on school vaccines available for viewing; 2) Adviceon how to safely trick-or-treat this year; 3) Update on criteria for liftingthe mask mandate; 4) Recommendations for COVID-19 booster & annual flushot; 5) Upcoming testing & vaccine opportunities; 6) COVID-19 communityresources & support; 7) Other County of Sonoma news items; and 8) Emergencypreparedness tips & resources. Read full story
Sonoma County Probation Officer Receives APPA’s Line Officer of the Year Award
Ermelinda Miramontes Honored with American Probation and Parole Association's 2021 Scotia Knouff Line Officer of the Year Award Read full story
SUID, SIDS, ASSB, What's the Difference?
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Learn about the terms, how to help prevent SUID, and resources to help you talk with families. Read full story
Energy and Sustainability Fall Workshop Series Announced
The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the latest workshops in an on-going series for homeowners and businesses interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help save energy, save water, and be more resilient. Read full story
Notice of Central Counting Place, Polling Places, and Ballot Drop Boxes
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant toElections Code Section 12109, the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office, 435Fiscal Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, will be the central counting place for ballotscast in the Consolidated Election, November 2, 2021 Read full story