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July 08, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

County of Sonoma Expands Antibody Testing to Include Essential Workers

The Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to approve the creation of an Office of Equity for the county with instruction to immediately focus on issues related to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx and indigenous communities in the region. Read full story


July 08, 2020 | Department of Health Services

New Report Finds 1% of SonomaCounty Residents Account for Over 25% of Jail, Shelter, and Behavioral HealthUtilization

A new report released today by the California Policy Lab atUC Berkeley helps Sonoma County government leaders to identify and better servea group of about 6,600 high utilizers of health, justice, and homelessnessservices provided by state and county agencies. Read full story


July 08, 2020 | Natural Resources

Workshops Provide Residents an Opportunity to Share Groundwater Concerns

The Public PolicyFacilitating Committee (PPFC) annual meeting and tour scheduled for March 12,2020 at the Healdsburg Community Center have been postponed due to concerns forpublic health and safety as the result of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak. Read full story


July 07, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Junta de Supervisores Creará Oficina de Equidad para el condado de Sonoma

La Junta de Supervisores votó unánimemente hoy por la aprobación de una Oficina de Equidad para el condado, con la instrucción de enfocarse de inmediato en el desproporcionado impacto del COVID-19 en las comunidades Latinx e indígenas de la región. Read full story


July 07, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Board of Supervisors to create Office of Equity for Sonoma County

The Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to approve the creation of an Office of Equity for the county with instruction to immediately focus on issues related to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx and indigenous communities in the region. Read full story


July 07, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Department Hours Extended

Effective July 6, 2020, the office of Sonoma County Transportation & Public Works is open by appointment Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Read full story


July 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Process for Strengthening IOLERO, and other updates

This edition of IOLERO's newsletter discusses the plans to expand IOLERO's powers and duties, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and an update about the investigation of David Ward's death. Read full story


June 30, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column Read full story


June 30, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Human Services Department Lobbies Open July 6 with Safety Measures, Limited Hours, Services

Sonoma County Human Services Department (HSD) buildings reopen to the public on Monday, July 6, 2020, with limited hours and services. Clients and employees will be required to follow Covid-19 safety procedures. Read full story


June 30, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Oficinas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos abren el 6 de julio con medidas de seguridad, horas reducidas y servicios limitados

Las oficinas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Sonoma (HSD) abren sus puertas al publico el lunes, 6 de julio, 2020 con horas reducidas y servicios limitados. Clientes y empleados aun serán requeridos seguir las medidas de seguridad del Covid-19. Read full story