News Index
Sonoma Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
One hundred and 57 years ago on May 5, a ragtag band of Mexican troops rose up against well-armed French soldiers and bested them in the Battle of Puebla. Read full story
May Rainstorm Forces Lowering of Rubber Dam
Lessthan a week after it had fully inflated its rubber dam on the Russian River inpreparation for summertime water demands, heavy rains forced the Sonoma CountyWater Agency (Sonoma Water) to reverse field Thursday and begin lowering therubber dam back down. Read full story
EFS PeopleSoft Homepage Updates
EFS has added the new tile "Training & Resources" to the PeopleSoft homepage. Read full story
The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country to Host Census 2020 Kick-off Event
The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country will host alocal Complete Count Committee kick-off event as part of their commitment tosupport a full and accurate count of Sonoma County residents in the decennial2020 census. Read full story
Letter Sent to Parents on Current Measles Outbreak
In the midst of the current state and nationwide measles outbreaks, a letter informing parents on the importance of vaccinations to prevent illness was sent from Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Celeste Philip. Read full story
CartaEnviada a los Padres Acerca la Actualización del Brote de Sarampión
En medio de los brotes actuales de sarampión a nivel estatal y nacional, la Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Dra. Celeste Philip, envío una carta a los padres informándolos sobre la importancia de las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades. Read full story
North Coast Entities to Sign Potter Valley Project Planning Agreement
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water), Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission, and California Trout, Inc. are working towards adopting a Potter Valley Project (Project) planning agreement to secure the region’s water supply and protect endangered salmon species in the Eel River and upper Russian River. Read full story
eADA Quiz Results - Winners Announced!
Winners Announced! And the answers to the eADA quiz submitted at the 2019 Public Service Recognition Lunch on May 9, have been posted. Many thanks to all who participated! Read full story
Sonoma County LaunchesIn-Depth Reviewof its Juvenile Justice System
Today,the Sonoma County Probation Department launched a comprehensive review of itsjuvenile justice system to determine how well department policies and practicesalign with what research shows works to improve outcomes for youth while usingresources efficiently. Read full story
Request For Proposal: RenewalEnterprise District lookingfor Executive Director & Administrative Services
In the months following the 2017 wildfires, there washeightened awareness of the importance of ensuring that City fire survivorsrebuild as well as that community-wide economic vitality was met by meetinghousing development goals. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the SantaRosa City Council have been working to address the problem. In response, theconcept of a regional housing construct began to take shape in the RenewalEnterprise District (RED). Read full story