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February 11, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County to use opioid settlement funds on prevention education, substance use treatment

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a plan to use a portion of the expected $43 million settlement from opioid manufacturers and distributors on programs that treat addiction and educate the public about the dangers of the drug. Read full story


February 11, 2025 | Department of Human Services

Study assesses gaps, opportunities for programs that address food insecurity in Sonoma County

A major new report released today by the Sonoma County Human Services Department identifies gaps and opportunities to improve local safety net services that distribute healthy, nutritious food to people in need. Read full story


February 10, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Combined Notices Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI), Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI-RROF), and Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-year Floodplain and Wetland

On or about February 27, 2025, 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 $1,079,394 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, Part 24, Section 570, Public Law 93. -383m 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C 5301-5321, as amended; the release of $612,751 in Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)... Read full story


February 10, 2025 | Department of Health Services

County of Sonoma Crisis Stabilization Unit reopens after environmental hazard closure

Six months after the County’s emergency psychiatric department, known as the Crisis Stabilization Unit located at 2225 Challenger Way in Santa Rosa, was closed due to a mold outbreak followed by significant roof leaks, the unit has reopened and is up and running as of Saturday, Feb. 8. Read full story


February 07, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for February 7, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) County road closures still in effect from winter storm; 2) Business storm damage assessment survey available; 3) New web resource for Sonoma County immigrants; 4) Steelhead Festival this weekend at Lake Sonoma; 5) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


February 07, 2025 | Department of Emergency Management

Sonoma County health officer issues cold weather advisory for freeze warning

Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today issued a cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service freeze warning for early Saturday morning, Feb. 8, from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures as low as 32 degrees in Sonoma County interior valleys. The National Weather Service is also predicting freezing overnight temperatures through Feb. 12. Read full story


February 07, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter February 2025

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act. Read full story


February 05, 2025 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Juvenile Correctional Counselor I, Medical Billing Account Technician, Storekeeper, and much more! Read full story


February 04, 2025 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors approves agreement requiring union wages, benefits for major County construction and maintenance contracts

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement that implements the County’s policy requiring contractors and subcontractors to pay workers union wages and benefits on most County construction and maintenance contracts over $1 million. Read full story


February 04, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves $500,000 to support immigrant communities

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today allocated $500,000 to provide support for undocumented, immigrant and refugee residents of Sonoma County during this time of uncertainty nationwide. Read full story