News Index
Weekly Roundup for September 30, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Drought Town Hall Oct. 13 2) Pathway to Income Equity; 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Officials Share Messages of Resilience, Rebuilding on the 5th Anniversary of the 2017 Wildfires
The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma are inviting the community to attend a ceremony recognizing rebuilding efforts and honoring our resilient community on the 5th anniversary of the devastating 2017 wildfires. The event will be held in Coffey Neighborhood Park (1524 Amanda Place in Santa Rosa) on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. Read full story
County releases detailed 2022 homeless point-in-time count, updates camping ordinance
The Board of Supervisors today received a presentation detailing the complete Homeless Point-in-Time Count report for 2022. A total of 2,893 homeless individuals were counted during the one-day census taken on Feb. 25, 2022, an increase of about 5 percent from the 2,745 individuals counted in 2020. Overall, however, the number represents a significant decline in numbers for the county over the past decade. Read full story
Conference to celebrate Sonoma County community health workers
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is hosting a conference to celebrate the community health workers and promotoras in Sonoma County for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story
Sonoma County to fund mobile behavioral health crisis responders
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today authorized nearly $2.5 million in grant money to fund behavioral health mobile crisis teams in four cities. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 23, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Reminder: It’s National Preparedness Month 2) Fall Economic Perspective happens Sept. 30; 3) Watch: Well Ordinance Town Hall; and 4) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
District 1 September 2022 Newsletter
Supervisor Susan Gorin reflects on the Tubbs, Nuns and Sonoma Complex fires as the five-year anniversary approaches and provides information for emergency preparedness, Pathway to Income Equity and September/October events. Read full story
Sonoma County to host Induction Cooking Expo
The County of Sonoma’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division is set to host an Induction Cooking Expo in Santa Rosa on Saturday, Sept. 24 to highlight the environmental benefits of using electromagnetism to heat pots and pans. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Premiere Bath and Kitchen located at 3201 Cleveland Ave. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approve community engagement and language access agreements
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today took the first steps in developing language access and community engagement plans to ensure broader involvement with county government by members of all communities. Using $710,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, the Board on Tuesday approved agreements with two consultants to work with the county’s Office of Equity in developing a language access plan, a community engagement plan, and policy recommendations for all county departments. Read full story
Fall Plastic Recycling Day!
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is holding the annual Plastic Recycling Day on Monday, November 7th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is being held at: 160 Grant Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read full story