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February 25, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Attention Sonoma County Women: Speak Up, So CSW Can Speak Out on Your Behalf!

All local women are encouraged to participate in the Voices of Sonoma County Women project, sponsored by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Read full story


February 24, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project Read full story


February 22, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Renewal Enterprise District JPA

In the months following the 2017 wildfires, there was heightened awareness of the importance of ensuring County-wide economic vitality by meeting housing development goals. Read full story


February 22, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Storm Update 5: Debris RemovalResources

To assist residents and businesses affected by Russian River flooding, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works Department in collaboration with Recology will provide two debris removal clean-up events over the next two weekends. In addition, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency will provide the opportunity to dispose of toxic materials at one location on Tuesday, March 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read full story


February 19, 2019 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Free Event: Green Building Expo on Friday, February 22, 2019

Explore how to make sustainable and low-carbon building choices in your rebuild or home improvements. Read full story


February 19, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Draft of Ordinance to Establish First 5 Sonoma County as an Independent Public Agency

The First 5 Sonoma County Commission and the Department of Health Services are planning to request approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance Number 5142 (establishing the Sonoma County Children and Families First Commission) as amended by Ordinance Numbers 5236, 5807, and 5881, to establish First 5 Sonoma County Commission as an independent public agency and establish Commission membership, terms, powers, and duties. Read full story


February 15, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Storm Update 4: Damage Assessments to Begin

With the Atmospheric River no longer a threat to residents, Sonoma County closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 12 p.m. today. Although the EOC is closing for this storm, Emergency Management staff will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor conditions. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

County Storm Update 3: Advisory Evacuation Notice

The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River has now reached minor flood stages, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 1 am tomorrow, February 15, at a crest of 36 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Friday, February 15. Read full story


February 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

February SoCo Correspondent

On January 15, 2019, the Board of Supervisors hosted its first disaster preparedness workshop with the purpose of enhancing the ability of County Supervisors and staff to respond to a major emergency or disaster. Read the newsletter for information about future workshops.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read full story


February 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Dog License Limited Time Fee Waiver Program

Licensing your dog is such an important part of responsible pet ownership and to celebrate Sonoma County Animal Services is offering a dog license limited time fee waiver program from February 5th through March 3rd 2019. Read full story