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June 02, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Mental Health Association of Alameda County. Read full story


June 01, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Mental Health Awareness Month, an observed decrease in homelessness, and a series of local investment in climate action, transit and community development. Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story


May 31, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

Fentanyl Awareness Campaign Expands to Press Democrat

The Sonoma County District Attorney’s ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign was recently featured in an article on the Press Democrat. Read full story


May 26, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 26, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available; 2) Public input sought for tree protection ordinance; 3) Local animal adoption event May 27; 4) Digital equity survey to improve internet access; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 22, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 May 2023 Newsletter

May is Mental Health Matters Month in Sonoma County. On May 2nd, the Board of Supervisors met in a special all-day meeting organized by our Department of Health Services at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa to discuss mental health care needs in Sonoma County. Read full story


May 19, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 19, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tree Protection ordinance; 2) Family Justice Center Summit; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note. Read full story



May 17, 2023 | Probation Department

Community Forum on Mental Health

On May 2, 2023, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, Bridget Beck, was selected to speak on one of four panels during the Community Forum on Mental Health. Read full story


May 15, 2023 | Permit Sonoma

End of Extended COVID Permit Expiration Date

In order to support the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the community, Permit Sonoma offered customers a two-year extension above and beyond the regular timelines for various ministerial applications and permits. The conditions attributing to the local emergency no longer exist and the Board of Supervisors is rescinding the local emergency as of May 16, 2023. As such the policy extending the expiration dates will sunset effective May 17, 2023. Read full story


May 15, 2023 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Interim Housing Logistical Support

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Interim Housing Logistical Support. Read full story