News Index
Earthquake response plan approved
The Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive earthquake response plan, establishing guidelines for immediate response and early recovery from a major seismic event including specific actions to be taken by county staff, emergency response personnel, and other agency partners. The plan by the Department of Emergency Management will serve as a supplement to the county’s overall Emergency Operations Plan, which was revised in March following several years of damaging wildfires. Read full story
City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma to open an extreme weather warming center Monday through Thursday morning
The City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma will open a temporary extreme weather warming center for three nights starting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will be open each night from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m. the following day. Read full story
RFP for Service Engagement with Incarcerated Persons
This RFP is being issued by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division. This RFP seeks to identify Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to provide engagement and systems navigation services. The Department is committed to tracking meaningful outcomes and working with CBOs to ensure that high quality services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for December 9, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wind advisory, gale watch in effect this weekend; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma free upcoming drop-off events; and 3) Other news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Sonoma County health officials extend freeze warning
The County of Sonoma has extended its freeze warning until Wednesday, Dec. 14 in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures through mid-week. Originally, the county had issued a warning of potential sub-freezing temperatures from Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors, as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure. Read full story
Sonoma County unveils new pedestrian crosswalk beacon on Old Redwood Highway in Larkfield
The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure today announced the installation and operation of a new high-intensity activated crosswalk signal, or HAWK, at the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and Lark Center Drive in Larkfield. Read full story
Sonoma County adopts updated state building codes with local amendments
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted this week to adopt the California Model Building Codes, which includes requiring the use of electric appliances exclusively in most new residential construction. Read full story
Supervisors approve vision and values for Sonoma County Office of Equity
On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the mission, vision and values of the county Office of Equity which was created in August 2020 to address social and racial equity issues and to ensure county policies and programs result in greater positive outcomes for communities of color. Read full story
District 1 December 2022 Short Newsletter
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, and that you're staying warm amidst this frigid start to December. I'm thankful that last week, the County of Sonoma and City of Sonoma were able to open a temporary warming center at the Sonoma Veterans Center, which I know was of great concern in the community.Original Publishing Date: 12/7/22 Read full story