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January 18, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Sonoma County Civil Service Commission Vacancy

Applications are currently being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the County of Sonoma Civil Service Commission. The Commission is a nonpartisan public body responsible for oversight of the County’s personnel system. This system is used for the selection, promotion, and retention of classified employees in Sonoma County civil service, as governed by the County’s Civil Service Ordinance, to assure the best-qualified persons available are hired into County employment. Read full story


January 18, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Public Hearing: Sonoma County Housing Authority PHA Administrative Plan Update

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as the governing body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing on February 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the hearing room of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission located at 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story



January 12, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 12, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Free electronics recycling event through January 14; 3) Climate Action Quarterly Newsletter just released; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


January 08, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count 2024 Volunteer Registration Now Open! January 26th!

Friday, January 26th, 2024, is the Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of persons experiencing homelessness! We will have 5 regional deployment sites located in North County, West County, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa; locations will be announced at a later date. We are seeking volunteers to help with the count this year and would love your support! Read full story


January 05, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 5, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Help available for older adults, people with disabilities; 2) Learn how to navigate the county’s hiring process on January 25; and 3) Save the date: Next community webinar on homelessness will take place January 31 Read full story


January 04, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 January 2024 Short Newsletter

Supervisor Gorin will be speaking at the State of the Valley event hosted by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce. All are welcomed to attend. Read full story


December 29, 2023 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Monte Rio/Villa Grande Waste Water Solutions Pilot Project - Community Meeting

A community meeting was held on November 29, 2023 regarding the waste water solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story


December 29, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 29, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Learn how to recycle your Christmas tree; 2) Find out how to improve the energy efficiency of your home at Jan. 6 workshop; 3) Prop. 47 advisory committee to discuss services that keep people out of jail on January 17; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note. Read full story


December 22, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 December 2023 Newsletter

The end of a busy year always sneaks up on me! Just like any other year, 2023 had its ups and downs, but there were many highlights to reflect on in these final weeks. Read full story