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Update on Building Permit Turnaround Times
As many of you know, in this competitive job market, our entire industry is experiencing a challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled building staff. Permit Sonoma currently has a 40 percent temporary shortage in staff members that review building permits. Our department closely monitors our permit turnaround times and makes this information publicly available through our online performance dashboard. Read More Read full story
Refunds to Pay Day Loan Customers
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is refunding $505 million dollars to consumers who took out loans between January 2009 and January 2013 from AMG Services and its related companies. Read full story
Donating to Charities after a Disaster
With the many recent disasters that have occurred locally and in the news, it is important to be aware that scammers unfortunately take advantage by exploiting these tragedies. For a helpful list of tips to consider when donating to charities Read full story
Costco and Retail Scams
Many scammers take advantage of our familiarity with well know businesses and their logos so that you think you are receiving an email from a store that you may do business with. Read full story
Board of Supervisors Approves Formation of Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 the Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the municipal advisory council. Read full story
DispensaryWaitlist Update
TheCounty has launched a new cannabis dispensary waitlist available to applicantswith permit eligible properties. Read full story
September 2018: Veterans Memorial Buildings Newsletter
Veterans Advisory Committee Endorses New Policy Read full story
Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 2018 Issue
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) newsletter is published every two to three months by Sonoma County Behavioral Health. Read full story
September SoCo Correspondent
On Monday, September 10th the County of Sonoma will be conducting a SoCoAlert TEST. All Sonoma County residents who are subscribed, and all landlines, will receive a phone call. Sign up at SoCoAlert.com or call 866-939-0911. On Wednesday, September 12th the County will conduct a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST. This test will involve the communities of Roseland, Healdsburg, Penngrove, Cotati and Glen Ellen. WEA is an emergency message sent through your mobile carrier, similar to Amber Alerts. No registration is required. Additionally, the County will conduct an Emergency Alert System test, which will interrupt local radio and television broadcasts.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 our Newsletter Read full story
Veterinarians offer tips to protect livestock from wildfire smoke
Veterinarians Offer Tips to Protect Livestock from Wildfire Smoke Read full story