News Index
July SoCo Correspondent
Sonoma CountyRecovers Together! The public is invited to come share ideas about what actions will lead to asuccessful recovery and resilient future for Sonoma County. Topics include:preparedness, infrastructure, housing, economy, natural resources, and safetynet. The goal is to ensure the safety, livelihood, and economicprosperity of the residents of Sonoma County. See event locations and detailsin this month’s issue.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read our Newsletter Read full story
We have ended the Managerial Certificate Program
We made the difficult decision to discontinue the Managerial Certificate Program as we rework our manager and supervisor classes to better address this audience’s learning needs. We want to be the ‘go-to’ learning shop for all County staff. Read full story
June SoCo Correspondent
The County of Sonoma is providing an online view of the County’s annual operating budget as part of our commitment to transparency, open government, and citizen engagement. This site presents the County’s operating budget in a visual style to help promote an understanding of how the budget is structured and where the County is dedicating available resources Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read our Newsletter Read full story
County of Sonoma to Launch Fire Recovery Community Engagement
The County of Sonoma encourages residents to participate in workshops that will gather public input to shape the Recovery and Resiliency Plan to ensure the safety, livelihoods, and economic prosperity of the residents of Sonoma County. Read full story
Artist Eisen donates “Fall Vineyards, 2015” to Sonoma County Adult and Aging Division
West County artist and community advocate Judith Eisen donated a painting inspired by Sonoma County’slandscape for the lobby of the Sonoma County Human Services Adult and AgingDivision offices in Santa Rosa. Read full story
Harlem Globetrotters offers County Employee discounted tickets for performance
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will beperforming at the Haehl Pavilion at Santa Rosa Junior College on Wednesday,August 8th, and Thursday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. GeneralAdmission is $25.00 and the Harlem Globetrotters are offering Sonoma Countyemployees a $7.00 discount to attend the event. Read full story
County of Sonoma Encourages Residents and Visitors to be Prepared for First Red Flag Warning of the Fire Season
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 11 am Saturday, June 23, 2018 to 8 PM Sunday, June 24, 2018. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions comprised of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures are either occurring now, or will shortly. Read full story
CalFresh, CalWORKS EBT Card Outage June 23-24
The state of California transition to a new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) vendor for the swipe machines requires <b>a statewide, 24-hour EBT card programoutage</b>. The black-out period is scheduled from <b>Saturday, June 23 at 11 p.m. until Sunday, June 24, at 11:00 p.m</b>. Read full story
Human Services Department Promotes Two to Division Directors
Due to retirements, the Sonoma County Human Services Department has promoted two employees to division director positions. Read full story
Heat Notification: Tips to Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise
The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the state and in Sonoma County over the next few days. The hottest weather will be on Friday, June 22, 2018 and Saturday, June 23, 2018. Inland temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and low 100s while temperatures closer to the coast will remain milder. Read full story