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September 06, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Update September 6, 2019: Blue-green Algae Caution SignsPosted at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa

This afternoon signs were posted at Spring Lake park in the City of Santa Rosa to warn the public of any blue-green algae (BGA) that may be present in the lake.  DHS Environmental Health, in conjunction with the Sonoma County Parks Department will be collecting samples to be tested today to determine if harmful algae blooms are present in Spring Lake. Read full story


September 05, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

September SoCo Correspondent

On Thursday, September 5th, the County of Sonoma will be conducting a TEST of three alert and warning systems, including the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, SoCoAlert, and the National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio System, from 10:00am until 11:10am. During this testing period, residents and visitors within the communities of Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Geyserville will receive a phone call or an alert on their mobile device. Read full story


September 04, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Try Bingocize for Fun and Falls Prevention September 28

Join a friendly Bingocize exercise game led by Sister Frances of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and learn about helpful local programs and services for adults 60+. Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story


September 03, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma Ready Day on Sunday, September 8, 2019

On Sunday, September 8, 2019 Sonoma County invites the community to participate in Sonoma Ready Day, a countywide emergency preparedness fair. Read full story


August 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

County Issues Health Alert for Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping

A Health Alert has been issued for lung injuriesrelated to vaping cannabis, cannabis oils or nicotine products in Sonoma Countyafter the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide HealthAlert. Read full story


August 29, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County to Test Emergency Alerts

Sonoma County Emergency Management to test alert and warning systems in Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Geyserville areas Read full story


August 29, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado de Sonoma probará alertas de emergencia

Departmento de Administración de Emergencias probará los sistemas de alerta y advertencia en las áreas de Healdsburg, Cloverdale y Geyserville Read full story


August 27, 2019 | Department of Health Services

2019 Continuum of Care Competition Priority List

On August 22, 2019 the Home Sonoma County Leadership Council (CoC Board) approved rating and rankings for new and renewal projects in the FY 2019 Continuum of Care Competition. Read full story


August 23, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Attention Sonoma County Women

The year-long Voices project, sponsored by the SonomaCounty Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), is intended to gain a comprehensiveunderstanding of local women’s concerns about issues impacting women and girls. County of Sonoma, California, Human Resources Department, Commission on the Status of Women, Junior Commission on the Status of Women, Civil Service Commission, Commission on Human Rights Read full story


August 20, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Access & Functional Needs Populations

Emergency preparedness information for persons with disabilities, seniors, and others with access and functional needs – Everyone needs to understand their risk to various hazards, make a plan to stay safe, have an emergency kit, and plan to stay informed as events unfold. Read full story