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June 12, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Chief Deputy Public Defender, Community Health Program Specialist, Senior Client Support Specialist, and much more! Read full story


June 11, 2024 | Department of Health Services

4th Prop 47 Advisory Committee Meeting

Community members are invited to attend the 4th Prop 47 Jail In-reach Local Advisory Committee on Wednesday, July 17th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The purpose of the jail in-reach program is to use intensive engagement strategies to establish relationships with individuals who have serious mental health and/or substance use disorders, are unhoused or precariously housed, and are repeatedly incarcerated. Read full story


June 07, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 7, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1)Emergency preparedness tips and information, 2) Summer heat safety reminders and resources, 3) Latest county commission, committee and task force vacancies, 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


June 07, 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 August 21, 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


June 07, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

On or about June 17, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of $392,000 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5321, as amended, to undertake a project known as 1st Street ADA Improvement project for the purpose of making improvements in the public right-of-way for accessibility. Read full story


June 07, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

On or about June 25, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $935,758 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Part 24, Section 570, Public Law 93.-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C 5301-5321, as amended; the release of $1,834,186 in Home Investment Partnerships Program funds, as authorized by National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Title II, as amended... Read full story


May 31, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 31, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Emergency preparedness tips and resources; 3) SoCo Chat podcast previews Summer 2024 road paving; 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 30, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Special breakfast event 2023 report on the Status of Women in Sonoma County

The Report draws on data from the Voices of Sonoma County Women 2021 research project and the September 2022 release of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to paint a comprehensive picture of the post-pandemic experiences of women in our county. Our committee is currently focused on collaborating with community organizations to develop actionable insights and policy recommendations based on our data. We hope that the Report will empower local leaders to pursue equitable policy solutions for women in our community. Read full story


May 29, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Start Here!

Our virtual Start Here! class is an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination, and selection processes. This class is intended for the public - whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Read full story


May 28, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter May 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Tierra de Rosas, 2024-25 Budget Workshops, Summer Road Work, Preparing for Wildfire Resilience, and more. Read full story