News Index
Sonoma County partnership creates resource hub for older adults, people with disabilities
The Sonoma County Human Services Department and local nonprofits have launched a resource hub that quickly connects older adults and people with disabilities to an array of critical services. Read full story
Sonoma County opens emergency shelter site, announces temporary closure of Joe Rodota Trail
The County of Sonoma opened an emergency shelter site this afternoon at the County Government Center campus, creating a new source of temporary housing for unsheltered individuals camped along Joe Rodota Trail and other public places. Read full story
Sonoma County increases Living Wage to $17.65 an hour starting July 1
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to raise the county’s Living Wage an additional 2.26 percent to $17.65 an hour, effective July 1. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 17, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free upcoming home energy workshops; 2) Job and resource fair for homeless March 22; 3) Emergency housing plan webinar available; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
FY 23-24 Action Plan Now Available for Public Comment
The Community Development Commission of Sonoma County is proud to announce that the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Action Plan is now available for public comment through April 17, 2023! Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Sonoma County Community Health Workers for COVID Response & Resilient Communities – Training
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contracts be awarded to El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center and Northern California Center for Well Being. Read full story
Agricultural Pesticide Collection and Disposal Event – Pre-Registration Form (Napa, Sonoma and Marin Counties)
The Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County Agricultural Commissioner’s Offices are reaching out to gauge interest in a regional pesticide collection event that will provide our commercial operations with an opportunity to dispose of their unwanted pesticides for free (no home-use products will be accepted). This is a collaborative effort with all costs related to hosting the event and disposal of collected pesticides being covered by US Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and the three participating counties’ Ag Departments. Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program: Now Available!
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is pleased to announce a new Notice of Funding Availability for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes repair of Moscow Road due to risk of failure following multiple major storm events
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today authorized the Department of Public Infrastructure to move forward with permanent repairs to storm-damaged sites on Moscow Road in west Sonoma County. A total of three storm sites from 2019 and 2023 are at risk of failure and could isolate more than 250 residents. Permanent repair of all sites is expected to begin this summer. Read full story
Notice of Proposed Fee Changes
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 21, 2023, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa at 8:30 a.m. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story