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February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update 3: Advisory Evacuation Notice

The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River has now reached minor flood stages, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 1 am tomorrow, February 15, at a crest of 36 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Friday, February 15. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta #3: Evacuaciones Voluntarias

El último reporte del Centro de Pronósticos de Ríos de California y Nevada indica que el rio Russian alcanzó niveles de inundación mínima y se prevé que alcance su nivel más crítico de desbordamiento, a los 36 pies, en Guerneville el viernes, 15 de febrero, a la 1 de la mañana. Se espera que el nivel del rio regrese a niveles normales, bajo 32 pies, el mismo viernes a las 10 de la noche. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Regional Parks Hosts Community Meeting for North Coast Trails

Sonoma County Regional Parks invites the public to a Feb. 23informational meeting for two trails planned on the North Coast. Park plannerswill provide updates on a 1.1-miletrail proposed for the Kashia CoastalReserve north of Salt Point State Park and a .9-miletrail proposed for Stewarts Point Ranch. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Secure Families Fund Launches

The SonomaCounty Secure Families Fund is proud to announce the launch of the SecureFamilies Collaborative, a network of non-profit organizations established toprovide pro bono immigration and other legal assistance to immigrant familiesin Sonoma County. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

El Fondo de Familias Seguras del Condado de Sonoma

El Fondo de Familias Seguras del Condado de Sonoma se enorgullece en anunciar el lanzamiento de la Coalición de Familias Seguras, una red de organizaciones no lucrativas establecida con el fin de proveer asistencia legal gratuita de inmigración y otros servicios a las familias inmigrantes del Condado de Sonoma. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Secure Families Collaborative Kick-off Event

Secure Families Fund Community Foundation Sonoma County is pleased to announce the launching of the Secure Families Collaborative, a network of non-profit organizations providing deportation defense and other services to Sonoma County’s immigrant communities Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Evento de Lanzamiento de la Coalición de Familias Seguras

Habrá oportunidad de entrevistar a una madre que recientementerecibió estatus de asilo gracias a la intervención de la organización VIDAScomo parte de la Coalición de Familias Seguras. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Monthly CalFresh Benefits to Arrive on March 1, 2019

The State of California will issue March CalFresh </b>food and nutrition benefits to all eligible residents on a single day, Friday, March 1, though another shutdown of the federal government could affect April benefits. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Los beneficios de CalFresh llegan el 1 de marzo 2019

El Estado de California emitirá beneficios de CalFresh para el mes de marzo a todos los residentes elegibles en el mismo día, viernes, 1 de marzo. Aun así, otro cierre del gobierno federal podría afectar cuando llegan los beneficios para el mes de abril. Read full story


February 12, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Heavy Rain Brings Risk of Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County

The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County Tuesday night through Thursday morning, February 14, 2019. Read full story