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January 10, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 10, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat available now; 2) YouthTruth survey from Sonoma County Office of Education; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


January 10, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Bids for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Felton Institute. Read full story


January 08, 2025 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist, Employment and Training Program Coordinator, Sonoma Water Principal Environmental Specialist - Environmental Compliance, and much more! Read full story


January 06, 2025 | Office of the District Attorney

Fake Text Messages from FasTrak

Text messages are being received which appear to be from FasTrak advising that you have failed to pay a toll and to pay right away in order to avoid excessive late fees or potential legal action.  These text messages are a scam.  Do not click on the links or respond to the messages. Read full story


January 03, 2025 | Permit Sonoma

Septic Permitting Process Update

Vesting Certificates requests may now be made directly with assigned Well and Septic staff during the plan review process under an OWTS Construction Application. Customers will no longer be required to submit separate Vesting Certificate applications. Customer requests to convert unexpired Vesting Certificates to an OWTS Construction Permit should be submitted to PermitSonoma-Well-Septic@sonoma-county.org. Customers will no longer be required to submit separate OWTS Construction Applications to convert a Vesting Certificate to an OWTS Construction Permit. Read full story


January 03, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for January 03, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Share your priorities with the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10 in Sebastopol; 2) Start the new year with a new job – Join the County; Don’t miss these winter hikes; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


January 02, 2025 | Probation Department

Probation Staff Participated in Shop with a Cop with R-Hoops

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, we had the privilege of participating in R-Hoops 3rd Annual “Shop with a Cop” event at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Santa Rosa. Ten kids from the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Basketball program attended the event. Each athlete was paired with an officer. Patrol Deputies, Correctional Deputies, and Community Service Officers from the Sheriff’s Office attended, and we were fortunate to send Deputy Probation Officer, Heidi Olvera, from our Adult Division to represent the Probation Department. Read full story


December 27, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for December 27, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Beware of dangerous waves on Sonoma Coast; 2) Paved trails offer fun, safe way to enjoy parks during wet weather; 3) Enter contest to name the 2025 Sonoma County Fair; 4) Sonoma County Homeless Coalition accepting applications for funding; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


December 26, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Therapeutic Foster Care Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite interested parties to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Therapeutic Foster Care services. The Department is seeking proposals from licensed Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) to provide, facilitate, and oversee Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) services. TFC is a short-term, intensive, highly coordinated, trauma- informed, and individualized intervention for children or youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs. Read full story


December 24, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"

"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog." Read full story