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December 08, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 8, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Final reminder: Sonoma County property tax is due December 11; 2) Remember to add “SoCo Alert” to your phone contacts list; 3) Registrar of Voters notice regarding Presidential Primary Election; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


December 08, 2023 | Department of Health Services

2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Board Election Nominees

Nominations have been received for three (3) seats to be chosen by eligible CoC voters at the CoC Quarterly Membership meeting on December 13th, 2023, from 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Read full story


December 06, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

FDA halts sale of Balance of Nature supplements and a restitution fund for refunds for consumers who purchased the product was created by a state court judgment

Sonoma County residents may have seen the Food & Drug Administration’s recent press release regarding its enforcement action against Balance of Nature which halted the sale of the product and wonder if they may be entitled to relief. Read full story


December 06, 2023 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Accounting Technician, Department Information Systems Specialist I, Social Work Assistant - Family, Youth, & Children, and much more! Read full story


December 04, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

Streaming Service Scams

Now scammers are imitating popular streaming services such as Netflix and Paramount +.  Recent emails indicated Paramount + subscription was expiring and had a realistic Paramount + logo but was a scam.  Similarly an email purporting to come from Netflix to sign up for a loyalty program was also a scam. Read full story


December 01, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 1, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County Sheriff hosts annual toy collection December 8; 2) Reminder: Sonoma County property tax is due December 11; 3) Sonoma County cannabis ordinance update meetings December 13; and 4) New opportunities available to serve your community Read full story


November 22, 2023 | Human Resources Department

Start Here! Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom

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


November 17, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for November 17, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Community webinar on homelessness November 29; 3) Sonoma County needs you: Serve on a board or commission; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


November 17, 2023 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability for FY2024-2025 has been released!

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). Read full story


November 15, 2023 | Probation Department

CAPIA Bay Region Supervisor of the Year 2023

Juvenile Hall Supervisor Chai Walin has been recognized by the California Association of Probation Institutions Administrators (CAPIA) as the 2023 Bay Region Supervisor of the Year. Chai has been an outstanding Juvenile Hall facility supervisor for over 10 years. Read full story