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December 20, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for December 20, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Get ready: more atmospheric rivers headed toward Sonoma County; 2) Help shape Sonoma County’s transportation future; 3) IOLERO partners with SSU to research public’s perceptions about community-oriented policing; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note.


December 18, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Agricultural Program Assistant - Extra-Help, Healthcare Technology and Cybersecurity Specialist, Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker II, and much more!


December 16, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter December 16, 2024

IOLERO has partnered with Sonoma State University on a Community Policing project to better understand the perspectives of Sonoma County residents and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office regarding community-oriented policing practices. We're excited to announce the launch of the Community Oriented Policing survey! We need your help to maximize participation.


December 20, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Development underway for permanent supportive housing project at George’s Hideaway

Demolition has begun at George’s Hideaway, the former tavern and restaurant in west Sonoma County, making way for permanent supportive housing. The project at George’s Hideaway, located along Highway 116 in Guerneville, involves the creation of 21 units of permanent supportive housing and a navigation center.


December 18, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County suspends issuing well permits after court order

Permit Sonoma has suspended issuing non-emergency well permits in compliance with a Sonoma County Superior Court order. The order, which was served to the County on Dec. 17, stems from the lawsuit Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper vs. County of Sonoma. It requires the County to “suspend all non-emergency water well permitting” based on concerns that the County has not complied with the Public Trust Doctrine.


December 13, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Memorial to recognize 60 lives lost in Sonoma County’s unhoused community

On Dec. 20, one day before National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, HomeFirst and Sonoma County Department of Health Services will host a memorial to honor individuals who lost their lives over the last year while living without housing in Sonoma County. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St., Santa Rosa. The space is being provided by FS Global, and Community Foundation Sonoma County granted the needed funding to host the memorial.