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February 14, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

County Storm Update 3: Advisory Evacuation Notice

The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River has now reached minor flood stages, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 1 am tomorrow, February 15, at a crest of 36 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Friday, February 15. Read full story


February 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

February SoCo Correspondent

On January 15, 2019, the Board of Supervisors hosted its first disaster preparedness workshop with the purpose of enhancing the ability of County Supervisors and staff to respond to a major emergency or disaster. Read the newsletter for information about future workshops.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


February 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Dog License Limited Time Fee Waiver Program

Licensing your dog is such an important part of responsible pet ownership and to celebrate Sonoma County Animal Services is offering a dog license limited time fee waiver program from February 5th through March 3rd 2019. Read full story


January 31, 2019

ADU Customer Service Hours

Starting February 5, Permit Sonoma is offering dedicated staff and customer service hours in our Permit Center to help customers navigate the process of permitting an ADU. Read full story


January 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

The State of Tobacco Control 2019

The State of Tobacco Control 2019 - California Local Grades report looks at county and municipal codes in key areas of tobacco control that protect their citizens from the burden of tobacco. Read full story


January 28, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Art Trails Open Studio 2018 Attendees List Scam

A fraudulent email is circulating offering to sell Art Trails Open Studio 2018 Attendee list for a fee. Read full story


January 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

January 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Removing Barriers for Overnight Stays on Agricultural LandHauser Bridge Replacement ProjectDisability Access Requirements and ResourcesInterview with Planning Commissioner Larry Reed Read full story


January 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

California HOPE Geographic Data Report

California HOPE also known as the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) was designed and implemented to address the emotional impact on survivors of the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires and it supports outreach events targeting vulnerable populations such as seniors, Latino residents, and families with children age five and under. The data in this report shows survivors in the various regions are not experiencing event reactions in identical ways. Read full story


January 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

It's Crop Report Time!

We are conducting our annual survey for the Sonoma County Agricultural Crop Report. If you are an agricultural producer, it is important that we receive your production figures for 2018. Read full story


January 14, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Historic Preservation Grants Application Deadline Extended to February 28, 2019

Apply Now! Applications are now being accepted for Historic Preservation Grants. Grant funds in this category are for the renovation, restoration, and/or preservation of historical resources. Read full story