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Weekly roundup for July 19, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) District Attorney settles consumer protection case against Home Depot; 2) Help shape County land use policies at July 23 Board of Supervisors meeting; 3) Registrar of Voters to host open house on Aug. 1; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
The CDC is moving!
This Fall, the Community Development Commission and Sonoma County Housing Authority will be relocating to new offices located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210 in Santa Rosa! Check back for official move announcements along with public transportation service to our new location. Read full story
Weekly roundup for July 12, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Get a sneak peek at the 2024 Hall of Flowers on July 31; 2) New edition of County newsletter is now available; 3) Permit Sonoma revises proposal to regulate cannabis farms; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management
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 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Sonoma County, Inc. Read full story
Cannabis Program Update & Environmental Impact Report
Permit Sonoma has released a final draft Cannabis Land Use Ordinance, General Plan Amendment, and other documents. Revisions were made to certain documents published on April 2, 2024 in response to public input received during the public comment period. Comments may continue to be submitted at any time throughout this process, both before and after publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Read full story
RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey. The Department of Health Services (DHS) currently serves as the Lead Agency for the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition (HC) and provides core administrative and staff support. Read full story
District 1 July 2024 Short Newsletter
I am sure we are all exhausted by this extensive heat wave, but there is an end in sight! As of writing, the Heat Advisory issued by Sonoma County's Public Health Officer had been extended to and is set to expire on Tuesday, July 9th. Please continue to stay cool and check in on friends, family, and neighbors. Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 County Fund for Housing (CFH) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and FY 2021-2022 HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 County Fund for Housing (CFH) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 HOME – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). These funds are available for eligible affordable housing projects, and the eligibility requirements differ based on the applicable funding source. All prospective applicants are required to attend a mandatory technical assistance workshop in order to apply. Furthermore, all prospective applicants are highly encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Availability. Read full story
Weekly roundup for July 5, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Protect yourself from the heat; 2) Prepare for wildfire season by listening to SoCo Ready podcast series; 3) Get the latest news on efforts to address climate change in Sonoma County; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter July 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Measure O updates, a new pilot program for local foster youth, wellness workshops and more. Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story