News Index
Heat Advisory and Possible Power Shut off
The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Sonoma County will see high temperatures today Tuesday September 24, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm tomorrow September 25, 2019 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para elCondado de Sonoma
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronostica temperaturas cálidas en toda la región y en el condado de Sonoma en los próximos días. El condado de Sonoma verá altas temperaturas hoy martes 24 de septiembre a partir de las 11 a.m. hasta las 8:00 pm miércoles 25 de septiembre, 2019 con varias áreas en el Condado moviéndose hacia el pronóstico HeatRisk de nivel naranja y rojo. Read full story
The County of SonomaPrepares to Respond to the Impacts of a Possible PG&E Power Shut-Off Event
The County of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shut off conducted by PG&E. The agency informed County officials that Sonoma County is under a “Public Safety Shut off Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event within the next 12 hours. Read full story
PG&E will not Shut Power off Tonight in County, however Possibility RemainsTomorrow
The County of Sonoma was recently informed by PG&E that the agency will not shut off power this evening. However, the power shut off watch is still in effect for tomorrow, September 24. The County of Sonoma will continue preparing to respond to the impacts of this likely event. Read full story
Thank You for Attending the 2019 Conference!
The Leaders in Action: Equity and Oral Health Conference on September 20, 2019 brought together local and regional champions that presented methods to address social determinants of oral health in order to promote equity in communities, schools, and clinics. Please click on the link below for slides and resources from the event. https://links.sonoma-county.org/iRl8AcLkZxs/ Read full story
Guayakí Yerba Mate Takes its Climate Commitment to the Next Level with Solar
In line with their continual commitment to sustainability and regeneration, Sebastopol-based Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products will now be generating their own power. Read full story
Sonoma County Declares Climate Emergency
Today, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors formally joined cities, counties, and countries across the world in declaring a climate emergency, establishing this issue as a top priority. Over 1,000 local governments representing 219 million people in 19 countries have issued resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response commensurate with the scale of the climate cris Read full story
Work Helping Families Recognize TraumaFeatured in PublicHealth Nursing Journal
The Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services (DHS) Field Nursing team was recently publishedin the academic journal Public Health Nursing featuring their work withfamilies to recognize traumatic events, also known as a trauma-informedapproach, in its home visiting program. Read full story
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story
Probation Releases RFP for Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for the Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services program. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2019. Read full story