News Index
Junior Commission on Human Rights Launches Youth Survey on Racism in Sonoma County High Schools
The Junior Commission on Human Rights launches youth survey on racism in Sonoma County high schools. Read full story
Agenda Item of Interest: April 11 JPA for the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, a governmentagency which handles green waste and wood waste composting, household hazardouswaste collection and disposal, solid waste education, and solid waste planning,is set to expire on February 11, 2018. An agreement to continue theprograms of this agency has been drafted and must be approved by all members,including the County of Sonoma, to become effective. The recommendedaction by the Board of Supervisors is to approve and authorize the Chair toexecute the proposed Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement(JPA) for the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. Read full story
IOLERO Recommends Changes to Sheriff's Policies on Immigration
Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach issues recommendation that the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office further limit its cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Read full story
IOLERO Director Statement on removal of Community Advisory Council Member
IOLERO Director releases statement that Alicia Roman will no longer be working with office as Community Advisory Council member. Read full story
IOLERO Director Issues Recommendations on Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Immigration Policies
Director issues recommendation that Sheriff's Office further limit its cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement Read full story
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Alaska Airlines Service
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) celebrates 10th anniversary of Alaska Airlines service. This milestone marks the Airline’s popular and convenient service that has carried nearly 2.25 million passengers on 38,000 flights to and from Sonoma County Airport. Read full story
CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate
Court Appointed Special Advocates needed for children and youth currently in the Juvenile Court system. Read full story
Sonoma County Junior Commission on Human Rights Fights Food Food Insecurity One Meal at a Time
The Sonoma County Junior Commissioners is fighting to end food insecurity with a series of 24-hour events to raise funds for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The next two events are March 24 and April 22, 2017. Read full story
Discrimination and Bullying in Our Schools — A Report and Recommendations
The Commission on Human Rights released a report on School Climate in Sonoma County. The report was based on an analysis of countywide district data on Uniform Complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, related to discrimination and harassment. The Commission submitted a list of recommendations to the Sonoma County Office of Education as a result of their findings. Read full story
New Survey Reveals Sonoma County Kids Still Bombarded with Tobacco and Alcohol Ads, and Products
Just released findings from statewide survey shows unhealthy products easily edge out healthier ones, and more retailers are now selling e-cigarettes and/or little cigars, popular among youth. Read full story