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2024 Season - Wet Weather Groundwater Determinations & Percolation Testing: Open in Some Areas
Groundwater determinations and percolation testing are necessary for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Groundwater determinations are closed in the Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma testing areas, and are open in the remaining testing areas. Percolation testing remains open in all testing areas. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 15, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public forum on local homelessness March 20; 2) SoCo Chat: What’s the difference between 2-1-1 and 9-1-1?; 3) New County job opportunities announced; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Start Here!
Our virtual Start Here! class is an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination, and selection processes. This class is intended for the public - whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Business Property Auditor-Appraiser, Disability Unit Manager, Payroll Clerk, and much more! Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, 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 Central Transfer/Processing Facility operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a RFI amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 8, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Free electronics recycling event March 8 – 10; 3) Sonoma County Spring Shake Out happens April 18; 4) SoCo Chat podcast releases new episodes; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Proposed Fee Changes 2024-2025
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
Public Forum on Homelessness (#4) - Addressing Homelessness 101
You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief overview on homelessness and the types of housing and shelter options that are available, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about homelessness in Sonoma County. Read full story
February 2024 Newsletter: Climate Action, Improving Service Delivery, and More!
New Composting Facility Coming to Sonoma County, Plans for Climate Center at SDC, and County Strategies to Improve Service Delivery. Read our District 3 February 2024 Newsletter for details! Read full story