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October 22, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is being observed throughout California during the week of October 20-26, 2024. Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. Read full story


October 21, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Availability for Public Comment – 2025 Community Participation Plan!

The Community Development Commission has just released a new Community Participation Plan! The purpose of the Community Participation Plan is to provide a written policy and procedure that describes the actions that must be taken to encourage community participation throughout Sonoma County.  Read full story


October 18, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for October 18, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities. Read full story


October 18, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Now Available: Amended Notice of Funding Availability – Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program

PLEASE NOTE: This Notice of Funding Availability was previously posted, but it has now been amended. The previous NOFA contained some unnecessary language regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and that language has been removed from the amended notice. Additionally, this funding is not available for individual rental assistance, and this notice is not related to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Please refer to the full Notice of Funding Availability for more information regarding eligibility. Read full story


October 16, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

Subscription Service Expired Due To Non Payment of Fees

The Attorney General’s office has posted a consumer alert that customers have received scam text messages that appear to be from FasTrack indicating a toll for crossing a bridge has not been paid and that charges will increase if not paid and provide a link. Clicking on the link will allow scammers to phish your account. The Attorney General ‘s release indicates that FasTrack does not send text messages for payments that are owed. Read full story


October 14, 2024 | Community Development Commission

NEPA – Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds and Finding of No Significant Impact – Sweetwater Springs Water District - Wright Drive Project

On or about October 30, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $160,450, in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants. Read full story


October 11, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for October 11, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar Oct. 17; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


October 11, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Public Forum on Homelessness (#6) – Keep People Housed

You are invited to participate in an virtual public community forum about homelessness. The forum will begin with a brief presentation about Keep People Housed by representatives from Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), followed by an “open forum” style Question & Answer session. Read full story


October 07, 2024

Survey to Explore Farmers' Perception and Behavior Towards Climate Change

Farmers, ranchers, and growers are invited to participate in a short online survey to capture their expertise in facing climate effects in water management and crop production, while asking for implemented adaptation measures and observed barriers. The survey is anonymous and can be filled via mobile phone and computer. It is available in English and Spanish, and the response time is no more than 10-12 minutes. Read full story


October 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 4, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) October’s heat is here – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County Voter Guides arriving soon; 3) Know your status – HIV testing available; 4) North Bay Zero Waste Week Oct. 12 - 19; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story