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Request for Qualifications - Communications and Media Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of identifying qualified entities (consultants) to provide communications and media services. Read full story
Request for Qualifications - Facilitation Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of identifying qualified entities (consultants) to provide facilitation services. Read full story
Road Improvements and SB1
On April 17th, 2018, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisorsapproved a list of road improvement projects which will make it easier andsafer to travel in Sonoma County. These improvements will be funded with thenew State gas tax, also known as Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair andAccountability Act of 2017. Read full story
Field of Dreams Project Update
Our work on the Field of Dreams has begun! Just when we were slated to begin work in October 2017, our focus dramatically shifted to the fire response. Now that we’ve moved into the recovery phase, we have also spent the last month finalizing our plans, contractors and initial timeline for the project! Read full story
Feds award $212 million to help California recover from 2017 wildfires
California’s recovery from last October's wildfires is getting a $212 million boost from the federal government. It’s unclear exactly how much of the money will go to the County of Sonoma. Read full story
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to Consider First Set of Housing Initiatives
The Sonoma County Planning Commission and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a set of housing initiatives. Read full story
Rainfall and Stream Gauges Provide Early Flood Monitoring System for Flash Floods and Debris Flows in Burn Areas
A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award Contract
The Department wishes to thank all of the organizations that submitted a response to this Request for Proposals. Read full story
April SoCo Correspondent
California State Association of Counties is producing a series of videos and blog postings that highlight California Counties’ best practices. The programs they are spotlighting are recipients of the annual Challenge Awards, which recognizes the innovative and creative spirit of California county governments. 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
One Family's Journey Through Recovery and Rebuilding
The County of Sonoma is following the rebuilding journey of Bill Collins and Vicky McKay, a couple who lost their home in the Tubbs Fire. This documentary series of short videos captures their experiences, highlighting information that is relevant to our broader community as we move forward with recovery and rebuilding. Read full story