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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.

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.

 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.

October 25^th through 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.

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.

The California Department of Public Health updated their guidelines today, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications

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.

If you received an email purporting to be from the FTC Chairman Joseph Simmons it was not from him.

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.

Have you received an email offering to help you reduce your monthly student loan debt.  Be cautious that it is not a scam.

The Community Development Commission is now accepting County Fund for Housing applications through the new deadline of October 30, 2020 by 2:00PM.

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.

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.

On October 12 we celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Today, we present oral histories of two members of Movimiento Cultural de la Union Indígena.

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.

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.

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.

Information in this special newsletter features prevention and recovery information including these topics: Expanded 2020 Curbside Chipper Program, Rebuilding after the Walbridge and Meyers Fires, and Disaster Recovery Urgency Ordinance Chapter 40C

FAQs for properties damaged by the LNU Complex fires.

PACENation, the non-profit organization that advocates for expanded access to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, has honored Jane Elias, the County of Sonoma’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager, as a recipient of a 2020 PACESetter Award for excellence in program design and implementation.

Sheltering in place is important for people in high-risk groups, especially older adults living in residential facilities.

The results of the Roseland Village renaming project are in!

The Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 One-Year Action Plan to utilize a HUD-granted waiver that waives the requirement to set-aside 15% of HOME Funds for Community Housing Development Organizations. This amendment will enable the reprogramming of $134,401 in otherwise unawarded set-aside funds for the Housing Authority's Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program. 

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) invites proposals for administration of a short-term emergency rental assistance program. $2,360,000 is available from the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program will be designed to serve low-income tenants impacted by COVID-19 and low-income landlords who are negatively impacted by the eviction defense ordinance currently in place.

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation.

UPDATE 8-20-20: Addendum 01 - Modification (Pre-bid Conference deleted) is posted on the County of Sonoma's Supplier Portal in this event's "View Comments and Attachments" section. Please login to the Supplier Portal to review the Addendum and all other associated documents.

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Data Management System for Environmental Health Services.

The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce a free online workshop series for homeowners interested in learning more about energy use at home and the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more resilient.

Notice of Intent to Award Nan McKay and Associates for the Remote Housing Authority Operational Support

Five years after the creation of Sonoma County’s first-ever law enforcement auditor’s office, the Board of Supervisors late Thursday agreed unanimously to place a measure on the November ballot that, if passed, would greatly strengthen the oversight body and increase its funding.

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors rejected a request from Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick on Wednesday to hire an outside lawyer for a review of a law enforcement oversight measure that the board added to the November ballot last week.

Sonoma County strives to provide essential services for children, veterans, seniors and those experiencing homelessness. In these challenging times, many rely on Sonoma County for necessary mental health treatment, psychiatric care or addiction treatment. 

Free online workshop for employers and payroll professionals who want to learn how to help their employees who pay child support. Space is limited. RSVP is needed.

El sitio de Healdsburg Transfer Station opera bajo un Permiso de Instalación de Residuos Sólidos emitido por la LEA. El operador ha presentado una solicitud para una enmienda del Informe de información de la instalación (RFI) ante la LEA. El RFI describe el diseño y la operación de la instalación.

The Healdsburg Transfer Station site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA.  The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA.  The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility.

We have received a report that phone solicitors are contacting seniors representing they are part of a new County sponsored program to assist seniors with home repairs.

Another recent scam has been reported locally in which the scammer sends a text indicating they have accessed your phone and that if you do not pay them, they will make embarrassing photos or texts public.

Sonoma Water’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution approving the Flood Management Design Manual (FMDM) to provide guidance and criteria for the conveyance of storm water. The FMDM is a significant update to the existing criteria and will replace the current Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC).

This week, the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) announced this year’s annual Probation Services Week, taking place from July 19 – July 25, 2020, to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe. 

Permit Sonoma is currently open for 20 hours per week for live phone assistance as well as limited video and in-person appointments. The Permit Center is closed to the public until further notice. Virtual services remain available during regular business hours.

On or about May 31, 2020, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investments Partnership Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake the Victory Studios and Apartments project located at 306 and 308 East Street in Healdsburg, California. 

The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights has released a groundbreaking report on police violence against protesters over the last weeks. "Human Right Violations in Santa Rosa California - Policing the Black Lives Matter Protests," details the excessive use of force and human rights abuses perpetrated on the public by the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) and other law enforcement agencies during protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Sonoma County has been allocated $899,393 in formula funds for 2019-2020, and an estimated $5,396,358 over the next five years through the State's Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. Members of the public are invited to comment on the draft plan for use of these funds between now and July 23rd.  

The County of Sonoma’s financing program, Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP), has been approved for an interest rate reduction from 7% to 5.99%.

Effective July 6, 2020, the office of Sonoma County Transportation & Public Works is open by appointment Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Permit Sonoma will be reopening for limited services and for limited hours starting July 6, 2020.