News Index
Sonoma County saw 22 percent decrease in homelessness, annual Point-in-Time count shows
Sonoma County saw an overall 22 percent decrease in the area’s homeless population last year including a 24 percent decline in those identified as being chronically homeless, according to preliminary results of the 2023 Sonoma County Point-in-Time count in January. Read full story
RFP for Interim Housing Logistical Support
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Logistical Support. Read full story
Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Food Services
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Food Services. Read full story
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth.
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services host special mental health forum
With Sonoma County experiencing a rise in substance use disorders, homelessness and a shortage of services to address an unprecedented mental health crisis, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services on Tuesday convened a first-of-its-kind summit of behavioral health professionals from across the county for a listening session on the mental health care needs of the community. Read full story
Dear Colleague Letter: Increasing Cases of Syphilis Among Females and of Congenital Syphilis
Sonoma County Public Health (PH) requests your assistance in responding to alarming increases in congenital syphilis in California and Sonoma County. Over the last several years, California has experienced a steep increase in syphilis among females and in congenital syphilis (CS). Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Department of Health Services to host special mental health forum May 2
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and Department of Health Services are hosting a day-long community forum on Tuesday, May 2 concerning the state of mental health in the county. The forum, to be held at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa, will include panels of county behavioral health officials and mental health service providers discussing key challenges and issues facing the community. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Emergency Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulance Services for an Exclusive Operating Area in Sonoma County
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, Sonoma County Fire District received the highest score among all proposers. Read full story
Sonoma County supervisors approve $250,500 in mental health funding for students; additional funding set to be approved later
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $250,500 to provide behavioral health services in schools in partnership with the Sonoma County Office of Education. The funding is from Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax measure voters approved in 2020 to fund mental health and homelessness services. Read full story
Public Notice Sonoma Transfer Station SWIS No. 49-AA-0144
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Sonoma Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story