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December 04, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Price Gouging Protections Extended by the Governor

The Price Gouging protections under Penal Code 396 have been extended by the Governor through May 31, 2019. Read full story


December 04, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Marriott Security Breach of Consumer Information

Marriott International has announced that its Starwood Guest reservation database was breached which has exposed personal information of its guests.  This includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, dates of birth, gender and reservation information. Read full story


November 30, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Parenting in the Era of Marijuana Legalization

A Free information-packed evening for parents, guardians, mentors & community members Read full story


November 26, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Addendum Number 01 to Request for Proposal for Consulting Services

This addendum is issued to furnish information that is supplemental to, will clarify, or modify the above-referenced solicitation. Read full story


November 26, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Winter Shelters open from November 2018-March 2019

From November 19, 2018, to March 31, 2019, seven nonprofit organizations will team up to expand and create winter shelter services across Sonoma County. This effort will support unsheltered persons to find relief from cold and wet weather. Read full story


November 21, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Train Jan. 7: Become a Fall Prevention Coach for Older Adults

Register today for the January 7 training for fall prevention coaches! Have fun and help keep older adults safely on their feet! Read full story


November 20, 2018

Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey

The County of Sonoma and partnering cities want your input on potential barriers and incentives for building accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey (English or Spanish) to inform our efforts to increase housing in Sonoma County. Read full story


November 20, 2018 | Department of Emergency Management

Sonoma County Issues Alert Exercises Evaluation Report

The County of Sonoma has issued a report documenting the objectives, public response, lessons learned, and analysis of core capabilities resulting from the Sonoma County Operational Area Alert and Warning Functional Exercises conducted on September 10 and 12, 2018. Read full story


November 20, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Aviso de Salud Por el Humo de Incendios

La calidad del aire en el Condado de Sonoma ha permanecido pobre. Actualmente, la condición del aire se encuentra mayormente en la categoria ‘roja’, lo cual significa poco sano. Debido a los incendios activos y los cambios de los patrones del aire la calidad del aire puede variar impredeciblemente por varios dias, pero el pronóstico actual del tiempo predice cambios a mediado de la semana. Estamos esperanzados que la condición del aire mejore despues de estos cambios ambientales. Este aviso de salud permanecera vigente hasta que la calidad del aire mejore de manera significante y consistente.Los niños, ancianos y las personas con problemas respiratorios tales como asma,enfermedades pulmonares o cardíacas, tienen el mayor riesgo de sufrir efectosdañinos al estar expuestos a esta situación. Read full story


November 19, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Smoke Health Advisory Update

Air quality conditions in Sonoma County remain poor. Currently, air quality is mostly in the “red”, unhealthy range. Due to the active wildfires and changing wind patterns our air quality may vary unpredictably however, current weather forecasts predict changes in the middle of this week. We are hopeful that air quality conditions will improve after the weather changes. This health advisory will remain in effect, until the air quality significantly and consistently improves. Children,the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung diseaseand heart disease are most at risk for harmful impacts.As much as possible everyone should limit their time outdoors especially if the smell of smoke is present. Protect your health by following these healthy habits:En español Read full story