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April 02, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Veterinarian Services

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services, PublicHealth Division, is seeking Qualifications for the following services: 1) Veterinary services provided at the Sonoma County AnimalShelter for animals residing in the shelter; and 2) Veterinary services at provider’s veterinary servicefacility for stray animals brought to the provider’s site by finders, and foranimals residing at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter that need care notavailable at the Shelter. Read full story


April 01, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Census Bureau Press Briefing

The U.S. Census Bureau provided an operational update today on the status of 2020 Census operations, emphasizing the need for innovative, collaborative partnerships to ensure a complete and accurate count of everyone living in the United States. Read full story


March 29, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

California Kicks Off Census Efforts One Year from Census Day

On April 2, 2019 at 11 a.m., state leaders, key advocates and community members will highlight California’s efforts to ensure a complete and accurate Census count one year out from Census Day 2020. Read full story


March 28, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Office Depot And Office Max Tech Scam

The FTC announced it has reached a $35 million dollar settlement with Office Depot Inc. and a California-based tech support software provider.  Office Depot which merged with Office Max in 2013 provided a free service “ PC Check Up” to customers to scan their computers using the diagnostic program created by the software company. Read full story


March 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

March 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Permit Sonoma Welcomes New Deputy Director of PlanningSwift Flood ResponseCode Enforcement Success StoryPlanning for Hazards Read full story


March 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

No Wet Weather Testing Monday, April 1, 2019 Due to Cesar Chavez Holiday

Permit Sonoma is closed for the Cesar Chavez holiday and wet weather testing cannot be scheduled for that day. Forms and payments for testing on Tuesday, April 2nd must be submitted by 12:00 noon Friday, March 29th. Read full story


March 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Moves Forward to Restructure Fire Services

On Tuesday March 19, 2019 the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enter several agreements that will move forward restructuring efforts of fire services in Sonoma County. Read full story


March 26, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Senate Bill 67 Proposes to Bridge State Licensing Gap

Senate Bill 67, introduced by Senator McGuire as an urgency statute, seeks to alleviate the immediate danger confronting the cannabis industry by authorizing the revalidation of an expired temporary license if the licensee submitted an application for an annual or provisional state license before the licensee’s temporary license expiration date. Read full story


March 21, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Curbside Flood Debris Collection Program Comes to an End

A month after Sonoma County was hit by a storm that caused historical floods, the Curbside Flood Debris Collection Program established in response to that disaster will come to an end. Read full story


March 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

March SoCo Correspondent

As recovery efforts are underway after the 2019 Winter Storms & Flooding, Sonoma County continues to provide resources for community members impacted by this event.The Local Assistance Center (LAC) closed Saturday, March 9, 2019. However, residents can find services available by accessing our virtual LAC.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read full story