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View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Deputy Public Health Officer, Health Services Department Information Systems Manager, Senior Client Support Specialist, and much more! Read full story
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain County of Sonoma
This is to give notice that Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) as the Responsible Entity and pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58, has determined that the following Proposed Project under consideration is located within a 100-year floodplain, and that the SCCDC will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C. Read full story
Weekly roundup for February 28, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County’s 2025 economic outlook: Holding steady amid shifts; 2) CalFresh call-backs, phone hours update; 3) SoCo Chat podcast addresses mental health, opioid epidemic; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: NOFA for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Environmental Site Remediation Work Plan
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 EBA Engineering. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 21, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free flu vaccine clinics in February and March; 2) E-waste recycling event Feb. 21 - 23; 3) Online wildfire preparedness workshop Feb. 26; 4) Sonoma County Restaurant Week happens Feb. 24 – March 2; 5) May workshops on internet basics at Sonoma County Library; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Now Available - FY2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV), County Fund for Housing (CFH), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF), and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA). CDBG funds may be used for eligible capital projects, affordable housing, fair housing, and economic development activities. Read full story
Public Notice for Registration Permit: Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
Public Notice is Hereby Given, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for Pruitt Recycling Facility. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
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 Central Disposal Site 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
Weekly roundup for February 14, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Community survey announced on winter storm impacts; 2) Get the latest news from IOLERO; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story