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August 09, 2023 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Homelessness Services Division is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management. Read full story


August 07, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 August 2023 Short Newsletter

I recently returned from the National Association of Counties conference in Austin, Texas. For a number of years I have served on the Energy, Environment & Land Use Policy Committee. The committee and the full board of NACo approved two resolutions proposed by Sonoma County. Read full story


August 04, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 4, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County board, commission and task force opportunities; 2) 2023 Sonoma County Fair gets underway this week; 3) Interested in a career with local government?; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


August 03, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter August 3, 2023

Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story


July 28, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 28, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Groundbreaking for new Santa Rosa Fire Station 5; 2. Listos California launches its “Summer Of Safety” campaign; 3. Russian River beach parking lots fill early on weekend mornings; 4. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story


July 26, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter July 26, 2023

We're excited to bring you details for our upcoming Community Advisory Council meeting happening on August 2, 2023. To ensure everyone can participate, we're adopting a hybrid format — you can join us in person or tune in online, whatever suits you best! Read full story


July 25, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

2022 October 15 – Nathan Smart

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 18:45, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Boyes Hot Springs regarding a report of a family disturbance. The reporting party, Jane Doe #1, reported her son, Nathan Smart had been drinking, was under the influence of drugs and had threatened to kill her. Ms. Doe #1 also stated she believed Nathan Smart had been in possession of ghost guns in his bedroom and had made guns in his bedroom. Read full story


July 21, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 21, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Join us at the 2nd annual North Bay Zero Waste Week; 2) Simple steps to avoid email and telephone scams; 3) Learn how to get hired at the county; and 4) Other Sonoma County news. Read full story


July 20, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 July 2023 Newsletter

The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings on June 16th, 2023, approving a $2.3 billion budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of our budget staff in the County Administrator’s office, and our CAO Christina Rivera, for guiding us through the process. Read full story


July 18, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth

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 contracts be awarded to Seneca Family of Agencies, LifeWorks of Sonoma County, andIndividuals Now, Inc., dba Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Read full story