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October 20, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
El Condado de Sonoma prepara un plan para aplicar la vacuna contra la COVID-19 a los 37,000 niños con edades de 5 a 11 años en el condado
Junto con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma y otros socios en la comunidad, el día de hoy los oficiales de salud del Condado de Sonoma County presentaron un plan para aplicar la vacuna gratuita contra la COVID-19 a los cerca de 37,000 niños en el condado con edades de entre los 5 y los 11 años, tan pronto como las dosis sean aprobadas por los reguladores federales. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
Vegetation managementgrant program update shows progress, promise of more to come
The Board of Supervisors received an update today from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) on 19 vegetation management programs that are underway or completed as part of the county’s efforts to minimize wildfire risks. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County outlines plan to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to the 37,000 children age 5 to 11 in county
In tandem with the Sonoma County Office of Education and other community partners, Sonoma County health officials today unveiled plans to deliver free COVID-19 vaccinations to the roughly 37,000 children in the county between the ages of 5 and 11 as soon as the doses are approved by federal regulators. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | Department of Health Services
Understanding Obesity and the increased rates in children during the pandemic caused by Social Determinants of Health
Learn more about food insecurity and obesity, misconceptions about obesity, and the increased rates of pediatric obesity during the pandemic. Read full story
October 20, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
GrowerWorkshop Update and Online Continuing Education Options
The Sonoma County Department ofAgriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) has decided not to host anin-person Grower Workshop again this December. After evaluating other workshop options, wehave decided to collaborate with the UC Cooperative Extension in the UCCE NorthCoast Virtual IPM Seminar in early December. This virtual two half-day workshop is scheduled for December 1 and 2,2021 from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm each day. Read full story
October 19, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County donateselectric vehicles to Santa Rosa JuniorCollege
Three electric vehicles will be handed over to Santa Rosa Junior College this week from the County of Sonoma to support SRJC’s respected Automotive Technology Program, a career technical education program that prepares students for future employment with dealerships, smog stations, repair facilities and other businesses. Read full story
October 19, 2021 | County Administrator's Office
SonomaCounty seeks community input on allocating $96 million in ARPA funding
What are the challenges you and your family and friends have faced - or are still experiencing - during the COVID-19 pandemic? What kind of financial support, if any, did you receive during this health crisis and what was missing? Read full story
October 19, 2021 | Department of Health Services
ChildhoodLead Poisoning Prevention Week | October 24–30, 2021
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual event that wascreated to bring awareness to this important health concern and to provideneeded information for families. This year’s campaign is being observed throughoutCalifornia October 24–30 and features the message, “Even small amounts of leadcan harm a child’s health. Ask your child’s doctor about a blood lead test.” Read full story
October 19, 2021 | Natural Resources
<p>La Junta Directiva aprueba unplan para reducir los riesgos a la infraestructura crítica debido a losimpactos del cambio climático </p><p> </p>
<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">La Junta Directiva de Sonoma Water aprobó hoy su primer Plan de Adaptación Climática (CAP, Climate Adaptation Plan) que proporciona un mapa vial para la agencia mientras navega por los impactos del cambio climático en su infraestructura y operaciones. Sonoma Water proporciona agua potable a 600,000 residentes, recolección y tratamiento de aguas residuales para 70,000 residentes y control de inundaciones a comunidades en los condados de Sonoma y Marin. </span> Read full story
October 19, 2021 | Natural Resources
<p>Board Approves Plan to Reduce Risks to Critical Infrastructurefrom the Impacts of Climate Change </p><p> </p>
<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Sonoma Water Board of Directors today approved its first-ever Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) that provides a roadmap for the agency as it navigates the impacts of climate change on its infrastructure and operations. Sonoma Water provides drinking water to 600,000 residents, wastewater collection and treatment for 70,000 residents, and flood control to communities in Sonoma and Marin counties. </span> Read full story