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Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan Update
Sonoma County
Community Development Commission
Published on October 28, 2020
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as the governing body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2020 at 10:00 am.
Disaster Food Benefits Aid Residents and Workers
Affected by Walbridge/Meyers LNU Complex Wildfire
Published on October 28, 2020
Low-income residents and workers affected by the Walbridge/Meyers LNU Complex wildfires can apply for Disaster CalFresh food benefits between Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, November 5, 2020, through the Sonoma County Human Services Department Economic Assistance Division.
El Condado de Sonoma se agrega a la Declaración Federal de Catástrofe por el Incendio Glass
Published on October 23, 2020
El 22 de octubre de 2020, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció que se habían agregado tres condados más, Napa, Shasta y Sonoma, a la Declaración de Catástrofe, inicialmente aprobada por la Casa Blanca el 16 de octubre, para reforzar la respuesta del Estado a la emergencia generalizada de los incendios forestales y apoyar a los residentes damnificados.
Sonoma County added to Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Glass Fire
Published on October 23, 2020
On Oct. 22, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that three additional counties – Napa, Shasta and Sonoma – had been added to the Major Disaster Declaration, initially approved by The White House on Oct 16, 2020, to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents.
Guidance for Outdoor Visitation and Activities Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Long-Term Care Facilities
Department of Health Services
Published on October 23, 2020
Much of the past guidance from state and federal health officials has focused on protecting nursing home and long-term care residents from COVID-19 by limiting non-essential visitation.
Voters urged to return mail-in ballots early
Published on October 23, 2020
With the November 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election rapidly approaching, Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, encourages voters to get their Vote-by-Mail ballots in early.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Health Services
Published on October 22, 2020
October 25^ththrough 31^st is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This year’s statewide Lead Week message is “Even small amounts of lead can harm a child’s health.
Job Opportunities as of October 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including:
Adult & Aging Social Work Assistant
Legal Assistant II - Confidential
Sheriff's Custodian
Dos programas benéficos de alimentos ayudan a residentes y trabajadores afectados por los recientes incendios forestales
Published on October 21, 2020
Los residentes del Condado de Sonoma pueden conseguir ayuda para recuperarse económicamente de las pérdidas sufridas durante los incendios forestales Glass y Complejo LNU Walbridge/ Meyers solicitando dos programas gubernamentales que por tiempo limitado brindan los beneficios de alimentos para desastres de CalFresh a individuos y hogares elegibles.
Man’s Possession of 80 Abalone Results in $40,000 Fine and Permanent Loss of Sportfishing License
District Attorney
Published on October 21, 2020
District Attorney Jill Ravitch has announced that defendant Thanh Van Nguyen, 69, of Santa Rosa was sentenced yesterday by the Honorable Kenneth English for having an over limit of abalone in violation of F&G Code 5521.5(b).
Two Food Benefit Programs Aid Residents and Workers Affected by Recent Wildfires
Published on October 21, 2020
Sonoma County residents can get help with financial recovery from losses during the Glass Fire and Walbridge/Meyers LNU Complex wildfires by applying for two, time-limited, government programs that provide Disaster CalFresh food benefits to eligible individuals and households.
Sonoma County adopts enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission by supporting those most impacted
County Administrator's Office
Published on October 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously endorsed a suite of actions to support those most negatively impacted by the spread of coronavirus including those in low-income, essential worker and Latinx communities
El Condado de Sonoma adopta un programa intensivo para reducir el contagio de COVID-19 respaldando a aquéllos más afectados
Published on October 20, 2020 at 6:58 PM
La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma aprobó hoy un conjunto de acciones para apoyar a los más afectados por el contagio del coronavirus, como aquéllos en comunidades de bajos ingresos, de trabajadores esenciales y latinxs.
Más servicios de cuidado personal ahora pueden operar en interiores, con modificaciones
Published on October 20, 2020
El Departamento de Salud Pública de California actualizó hoy sus normas, permitiendo que más servicios de cuidado personal reanuden sus operaciones en locales interiores, con modificaciones.
More Personal Care Services Now Allowed to Operate Indoors with Modifications
Published on October 20, 2020
The California Department of Public Health updated their guidelines today, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications
What Debt?
District Attorney
Published on October 20, 2020
Scammers call and say that you have been sued or will be if you don’t pay a debt that you have no idea what they are talking about. In other cases, scammers pretend to be law enforcement agencies and threaten arrest or suspension of driver’s license.
FTC Chairman is Not Trying to Contact You
District Attorney
Published on October 20, 2020
If you received an email purporting to be from the FTC Chairman Joseph Simmons it was not from him.
Fed Ex is Not Trying to Deliver a Package to You
District Attorney
Published on October 20, 2020
Be cautious if you receive a text or email indicating that Fed Ex or another delivery company is trying to deliver a package and asking you to click on a link to obtain additional information.
Student Debt Relief
District Attorney
Published on October 20, 2020
Have you received an email offering to help you reduce your monthly student loan debt. Be cautious that it is not a scam.
Free Holiday Parking at Regional Parks for Veterans and Active Duty Military
Regional Parks
Published on October 20, 2020
In honor of Veterans Day, military members, veterans and their families will receive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks on the holiday and the preceding weekend. Active duty military, veterans and their families can visit county-managed parks and trails with a special pass that waives the $7 day-use parking fee from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Wednesday, Nov. 11.
El Condado expande las oportunidades de hacerse las pruebas para residentes afectados desproporcionadamente por COVID-19
Published on October 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM
El Condado de Sonoma está duplicando la cantidad de puestos móviles de prueba para el público a partir del martes 20 de octubre, y recomienda a los residentes, en particular a residents en areas donde el coronavirus a afectado desproporcionadamente que se hagan la prueba, tengan ono síntomas o hayan estado expuestos o no a alguien que sea COVID-19 positivo.
County expands testing opportunities for residents disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
Published on October 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM
The County of Sonoma is doubling the number of pop-up test sites available to the public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20 and is encouraging residents, particularly those disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus, to be tested regardless of whether they have symptoms or have been exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive.
Voter registration deadline midnight tonight
Published on October 19, 2020
Deva Marie Proto, County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, reminds Sonoma County residents that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election, is tonight at midnight (October 19, 2020).
Sonoma County continues increased COVID-19 testing with new community testing site in Windsor
Published on October 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM
A new COVID-19 testing site will open in Windsor on Monday October 19, 2020, moving from Petaluma after nearly six months serving the south county areas.
El condado de Sonoma continúa la ampliación de pruebas de COVID-19 con un nuevo centro comunitario de pruebas en Windsor
Published on October 16, 2020 at 10:58 AM
El lunes 19 de octubre se inaugurará un nuevo centro de pruebas de COVID- 19 en Windsor.
Sonoma County’s Ryan Pelleriti Awarded “Code Enforcement Officer of the Year”
Permit Sonoma
Published on October 16, 2020
The County of Sonoma’s Permit and Resource Management Department (Permit Sonoma) today announced that code enforcement officer Ryan Pelleriti was named the 2020 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers.
Registrar reminds voters to check website for latest election information
Published on October 16, 2020
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, reminds voters to prepare to vote in the upcoming election by visiting the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters website.
Household Hazardous Waste and Debris Removal after the 2020 Glass Fire
Published on October 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Sonoma County is preparing to support Glass Fire survivors in clearing their properties so that rebuilding can begin. The process of clearing properties consists of two phases.
Recolección de escombros y residuos peligrosos en el hogar después del Incendio Glass de 2020
Published on October 15, 2020 at 3:58 PM
El Condado de Sonoma se está preparando para ayudar a los sobrevivientes del Incendio Glass con la limpieza de sus propiedades, para que se pueda comenzar la reconstrucción
County Fund for Housing Notice of Funding Availability Deadline Extension
Sonoma County
Community Development Commission
Published on October 15, 2020
The Community Development Commission is now accepting County Fund for Housing applications through the new deadline of October 30, 2020 by 2:00PM.
COVID-19 Asistencia de Renta para Inquilinos Propietarios en el Condado de Sonoma
Sonoma County
Community Development Commission
Published on October 14, 2020
Hogar de inquilinos con dificultades pagando renta o servicios públicos de hogar a causa de pérdida de trabajo o horas reducidas en relación a COVID-19; si a tenido exposición positiva de COVID-19 o diagnóstico.*Propietarios de hogar que tienen inquilinos con renta atrasada a causa de pérdida de trabajo o horas reducidas en relación a COVID-19; si a tenido exposición positiva de COVID-19 o diagnóstico.
COVID-19 Rental Assistance For Sonoma County Renters and Landlords
Sonoma County
Community Development Commission
Published on October 14, 2020
Renter households having trouble paying rent or utilities due to COVID-19 job loss or reduced hours; have a COVID-19 positive exposure or diagnosis.* Landlords who have tenants behind on rent due to COVID-19 job loss or reduced hours; or have a COVID-19 positive exposure or diagnosis.
Sonoma County selects Village Partners as top bidder for Chanate Road property
Published on October 14, 2020
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to select Village Partners, LLC as the high bidder to purchase the 71-acre Chanate Campus property, the former home of Sutter Hospital, for nearly $7.8 million.
El Condado de Sonoma da recomendaciones para celebrar este año Halloween y Día de los Muertos sin peligros
Published on October 13, 2020 at 10:20 AM
A medida que se acercan los días festivos de Halloween y el Día de los Muertos, el Condado les recuerda a los residentes que este año deben planificar con anticipación y evitar congregarse para celebrar sin peligros.
County of Sonoma provides guidance for enjoying safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos activities this year
Published on October 13, 2020 at 10:20 AM
With Halloween and Dia de los Muertos quickly approaching, the County is reminding residents to plan ahead and celebrate safely this year by avoiding gatherings.
Registrar Warns of Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes
Published on October 13, 2020
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, is alerting voters that there have been recent reports in California of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes that are not affiliated with county elections offices.
Guidance for a Safer Halloween and Dia de los Muertos During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on October 13, 2020
The COVID-19 virus continues to circulate in communities in Sonoma County causing severe illness, hospitalizations and deaths among our residents. Individuals can spread COVID-19 even without symptoms.
Recomendaciones para celebrar Halloween y Día de los Muertos de forma segura durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Published on October 13, 2020
El virus COVID-19 sigue circulando en las comunidades del Condado de Sonoma, causando enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones y muertes entre nuestros residentes.
Commission on Human Rights Celebrates Indigenous People's Day
Human Rights Commission
Published on October 12, 2020 at 8:00 AM
On October 12 we celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Today, we present oral histories of two members of Movimiento Cultural de la Union Indígena.
Comisión de Derechos Humanos celebra el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas
Human Rights Commission
Published on October 12, 2020 at 7:59 AM
El 12 de octubre celebramos el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. Hoy presentamos las historias orales de dos miembras del Movimiento Cultural de la Unión Indígena.
Reminder to Submit Complete Septic Applications, Comply with Septic Standards, and Maintain Professional Communications
Permit Sonoma
Published on October 12, 2020
Septic Professionals: This message is intended as a reminder to please submit complete septic applications in accordance with county standards including the OWTS Manual v7.0, policies and procedures, and published guidance documents as well as to encourage and promote professional communications.
Voter registration deadline nears for November 3, 2020 Election
Published on October 12, 2020
Deva Marie Proto, County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, reminds Sonoma County residents that the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election, is Oct. 19, 2020.
Repeat Sex Offender Received Life Sentence
District Attorney
Published on October 9, 2020
Defendant Lonnie William Victory, 56 years old of Windsor, was sentenced today by the Honorable Mark Urioste to serve 50 years-to-life in prison after pleading no-contest in August to eight felony sex offenses.
Mass Casualty Anniversary
District Attorney
Published on October 9, 2020
Last week marked the third anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Preparing for Rain After Wildfires
Published on October 8, 2020 at 12:30 PM
The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma encourage residents living in and around wildfire burn areas to prepare for the rainy season. Preparing now, for future winter storms, is important for your safety and the protection of our watershed.
Preparación para la Lluvia Después de los Incendios Forestales
Published on October 8, 2020 at 12:28 PM
La Ciudad de Santa Rosa y el Condado de Sonoma recomiendan a los residentes que viven en y alrededor de las zonas quemadas por incendios forestales a prepararse para la temporada de lluvias.
Notice of intent to Award Section 504 Self-Evaluation of Programs, Activities and Services
Sonoma County
Community Development Commission
Published on October 8, 2020
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 Purchasing Agent of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission that the contract be awarded to the following company:Sally Swanson Architects, Inc.
County of Sonoma provides update on review of school waivers for in-person instruction
Published on October 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM
After careful review of 15 applications, the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services has approved one local school – Presentation School in Sonoma – to move forward with its waiver request to reopen for in-person instruction.
El condado de Sonoma proporciona una actualización de la revisión de exenciones escolares para la instrucción presencial
Published on October 7, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Después de revisar detenidamente 15 solicitudes, el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del condado de Sonoma aprobó que una escuela local, Presentation School en Sonoma, avance con su solicitud de exención para reapertura para la instrucción presencial
Re-entry Materials, Supplies Available for Residents Returning to Burned Areas
Published on October 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Residents returning to areas burned in the Glass Fire are asked to visit supply and support stations (also called commodity points of distribution or CPODs) operated by the County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa to receive critical safety information and equipment.

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