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February 08, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Public Hearing Notice – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) - February 8 through March 11, 2024

A draft of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) assessment, formerly known as the Assessment of Fair Housing, for the participating jurisdiction of Sonoma County is now available for public review. The draft AFFH is a requirement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of all participating jurisdictions of federal grant programs. Read full story


February 05, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 February 2024 Short Newsletter

I hope you enjoyed the sunny days we were teased with and continue to be prepared for cold and wet days. January kept us busy with the opening of the East Sonoma County Services Center in Sonoma Valley, now open by appointment. We had a great turnout at both our ribbon cutting and open house events and are grateful for the department heads, county staff, and community members who attended. Read full story


February 02, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Lower Your Insurance Risk with SoCo Adapts

SoCoAdapts and Sonoma County want to help you lower your insurance premiums, give you more choices in insurance plans, and contribute to a safer community. And qualify for $10,000 in rebates! How? Learn more and check your eligibility. Read full story


February 02, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for February 2, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Winter storm update and safety reminders; 2) Latest SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat now available; 3) New county newsletter hub opens access to all; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


January 30, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan

RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan Read full story


January 26, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Updates to the Groundwater Determinations Policy

The Groundwater Determinations Policy has been updated. The changes reflect clarifying language and updates regarding the radius distance surrounding a groundwater test hole, the number of test holes required for a proposed septic system and depths of test holes based on site conditions such as impermeable layers. Read full story


January 26, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 26, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) State Highway 12 roadwork scheduled this weekend; 2) LEAP Board seeks applications for new members; 3) Community webinar on local homelessness January 31; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


January 22, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Chipper Program Application Portal Now Open for 2024 Season

Thank you for your interest in the free Sonoma County Chipper Program! We are now taking online applications for the 2024 Season via the Application Portal. Please meet the Chipper Program Guidelines for application approval. Read full story


January 22, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 January 2024 Newsletter

Before getting into the topic of this month's newsletter, I want to highlight two ribbon cutting ceremonies I participated in last week. First, the East Sonoma County Services Center is now open! Thank you to all the county and community leaders who came to help us celebrate this brand new resource for the Sonoma Valley. Read full story


January 19, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 19, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free electronics recycling event this weekend; 2) Winter weather safety reminder with more rain in the forecast; 3) Community webinar on local homelessness January 31; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story