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October 29, 2021 | Board of Supervisors Department

Paulin Meadow to be Protected Forever

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is expected next week to approve the transfer of Parcel J (Paulin Meadow), a 10.42-acre property that is part of a collection of publicly owned parcels adjacent to the County of Sonoma-owned Chanate campus, from the county’s General Services Department to the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space). The transfer will ensure the protection of the woodland area as open space in perpetuity. Read full story


October 29, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for Oct. 29, 2021

This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:1) Trick-or-treat safely with advice from the experts; 2) Update on guidancefor booster shots; 3) Update on public indoor mask exemption for cohorts; 4)Upcoming testing & vaccine opportunities; 5) COVID-19 community resources& support; 6) Other news items from County of Sonoma; and 7) Emergencypreparedness tips & resources. Read full story


October 29, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Board ofSupervisors to protect Paulin Meadow in Santa Rosa as open space

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is expected next week to approve the transfer of Parcel J (Paulin Meadow), a 10.42-acre property that is part of a collection of publicly owned parcels adjacent to the County of Sonoma-owned Chanate campus, from the county’s General Services Department to the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space). The transfer will ensure the protection of the woodland area as open space in perpetuity. Read full story


October 29, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Department of Pesticide Regulation is conducting public webinars

The Department of Pesticide Regulation is conducting public webinars to collect input on the design and development of a statewide system to provide notification in advance of pesticide applications. Read full story


October 27, 2021 | Department of Health Services

The pandemic is taking its toll on perinatal mental health.

Resources to support families experiencing postpartum mood disorder and depression. Resources for pregnant persons to help prevent perinatal mood disorder. Mental health crisis support resources. Read full story


October 26, 2021 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for the November 2, 2021, Consolidated Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will randomly draw the precincts and batches to be hand tallied as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story


October 26, 2021 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County issues guidance on COVID-19 booster shots, mix-and-match boosters

Sonoma County residents who received any of the three COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible for a booster shot if they meet new criteria outlined Monday by the county Department of Health Services. Read full story


October 26, 2021 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County HousingAuthority Notice of November 17, 2021 Public Hearing

TheSonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as thegoverning body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a publichearing on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thesepublic meetings are now being conducted online using the Zoom virtual meetingformat. Members of the public may participate by computer, tablet, orsmartphone. Details for accessing this meeting will be included in thepublished agenda. Read full story


October 26, 2021 | Natural Resources

<p>Tripulaciones respondieron a las inundaciones de aguas residualescausadas ​​por el río atmosférico </p><p></p>

<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Las fuertes lluvias del potente río atmosférico del domingo ingresaron al sistema de recolección de aguas residuales en el sistema del Distrito de Saneamiento del Condado en Sonoma Valley (SVSCD ) causando varios desbordes de aguas residuales.</span> Read full story


October 26, 2021 | Natural Resources

<p>Crews Responded to Wastewater Overflows Caused by Atmospheric River </p><p></p>

<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Heavy rains from Sunday’s potent atmospheric river entered the wastewater collections system in the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District system causing several wastewater overflows.</span> Read full story