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April 23, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing This Weekend at Public Health Lab

Beginning on Saturday April 25 and continuing for several weeks, the Department of Health Services (DHS) Disease Control Unit will be testing the most vulnerable and at risk groups for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


April 22, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

El condado de Sonoma inaugura una línea de apoyo para la salud mental y emocional

A partir del jueves 23 de abril, estará disponible una línea local para apoyar a la comunidad que está lidiando con el estrés emocional y la ansiedad durante la pandemia COVID-19. Read full story


April 22, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

County of Sonoma Launches Warm Line for Emotional and Mental Health Support

Beginning on Thursday April 23, a local warm line will be available to support community experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story


April 22, 2020 | Natural Resources

Board approves budget with emphasis on reliable water delivery and infrastructure improvements

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors unanimously approved a $59-million Water Transmission system budget for 2020-21. Read full story


April 20, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Voter Registration Deadline Midnight Tonight

Deva Marie Proto, CountyClerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, reminds Sonoma County residents that the deadlineto register to vote for the May 5, 2020, SpecialConsolidated DistrictElection, is tonight at midnightPacific Time. Read full story


April 17, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

Transient Occupancy Tax & Cannabis Tax Deadline is April 30, 2020

The Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office (ACTTC) is aware of the impacts from the COVID-19 emergency and shares the community's concerns. Read full story


April 17, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

El 30 de abril de 2020 es la fecha límite para los impuestosde ocupación transitoria y de cannabis

La Oficina del Auditor-Interventor Financiero-Tesorero-Recaudador de Impuestos del Condado de Sonoma (ACTTC por sus siglas en inglés) está consciente de los impactos de la emergencia del COVID-19 y comparte las preocupaciones de la comunidad. Read full story


April 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Orden de la oficial del salud: Centros Cuidado y Yivienda Colectivos

2147491587 2020-04-16 true 17 00 Immediate Nueva orden de salud requiere el uso de mascarillas y la realización de pruebas de coronavirus en centros cuidado y vivienda colectivosy para el personal de respuesta inmediata Santa Rosa CA La Oficial de Salud del Condado emitió una Read full story


April 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Health Order for Congregate Care and Living Facilities

The County Health Officer issued a new Health Order requiring congregate care facility staff, visitors, and all first responders to wear masks and check symptoms before beginning work shift as a means to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


April 14, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Murderer Denied Parole

District Attorney Jill Ravitchhas announced that on April 14, 2020 the California Board of Prison Termsdenied parole to Fidencio Chavez, 57 years old, who was convicted in 1992 offirst degree murder for the killing of victim Frank Tassara. Read full story