News Index
Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA): Public Notice for Registration Permit
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC Read full story
Weekly roundup for November 22, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tenant Protection Ordinance webinar for landlords; 2) Regional Parks survey on equity and accessibility; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Start Here!
Our virtual Start Here! class is an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination, and selection processes. This class is intended for the public - whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter November 20, 2024
Join Sonoma County's Fifth District for the “We Take Care of Us” virtual town hall this Wednesday, November 20. Engage with local organizations and learn about available support systems. Featuring discussions with Rep. Jared Huffman, Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, and Assemblymember Damon Connolly. Supervisor Hopkins notes, “Our community is filled with caring people who look out for one another.” Read full story
Sonoma County fraud hotline receives 99 reports of suspected fraud, waste or abuse since creation in 2021
A hotline created in 2021 to allow Sonoma County employees, members of the public and vendors to anonymously report cases of suspected fraud, waste or abuse in County government received 99 tips in its first three years of operation, the County of Sonoma announced today. Read full story
County Department of Emergency Management to receive international preparedness award
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has been selected to receive an international award for a program that introduces local high school students to emergency management. The County will be honored for its Model Emergency Operations Center program at the International Association of Emergency Managers conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Wednesday. Read full story
Sonoma County tenant rights town hall set for December 4 in Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County will host an in-person town hall in Boyes Hot Springs on Dec. 4 to update residents about their tenant protection rights including new rights recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The informational session, which will include Spanish interpretation, will feature representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Counsel’s office. Read full story
Russian River inflatable dam to be lowered in advance of forecast storm
In anticipation of a series of storms arriving in the next week and elevated river flows, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) will begin the process of lowering its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville on Tuesday, November 19. Sonoma Water routinely lowers the rubber dam when Russian River flow forecasts show the river exceeding 1,600 cubic feet per second to prevent damage to the rubber dam from high flows. Read full story
Sonoma County Fifth Supervisorial District to host “We Take Care of Us” virtual town hall on November 20
West Sonoma County residents are invited to a November 20 virtual town hall that will showcase local organizations and the support they provide to the community. The town hall will include remarks from Rep. Jared Huffman, Supervisor Lynda Hopkins and Assemblymember Damon Connolly. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for November 15, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Stay protected from Flu and Covid this winter season; 3) Sonoma County Housing Authority deadline November 30; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story