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District 1 October 2023 Short Newsletter
This fall, we will finally be opening a Regional County Service Center in the Springs area of Sonoma. The goal of the center, which many have started calling the "hub," is to make county services that are largely centralized in Santa Rosa more accessible to residents of the Valley. Last week, I hosted a bilingual listening session to gather input from the community on what services they would like to see at the center. Read full story
Updated Living Wage Ordinance, Local Cultural Celebrations, Open Housing Vouchers Waitlist & More!
Read the latest on our work at the Board of Supervisors, other County news, local events, community announcements, and more! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 29, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Housing Choice Voucher program opens Oct. 1; 2) National wireless alert exercise Oct. 4; 3) Job opportunities with the County of Sonoma; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 22, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1.) Public invited to comment on Environmental Assessment for Koi Nation casino project; 2.) Participate in focus group on community policing; 3.) District Attorney’s Office awarded grant to fight organized retail theft; 4.) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
District 1 September 2023 Newsletter
Though we’ve experienced some cooler temperatures and even some light rain this summer, looking out at the golden hills throughout this county makes it clear that the respite we had is over, the vegetation is dry, and fire season is here. Now is the time to check in with your loved ones, check your defensible space at home, and reevaluate and update your emergency plan. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 15, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Families Outdoors at Prince Memorial Greenway Sept. 23; 3) September is National Emergency Preparedness Month; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
What You Need to Know about Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantines in Bay Area Counties
Attention wineries and processing facilities: Seven male oriental fruit flies were recently discovered near Brentwood and Oakley in east Contra Costa County, and eight male oriental fruit flies were discovered in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County, prompting extensive delimitation surveys and eradication plans in response. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 8, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) September is National Emergency Preparedness Month; 2) “Start Here!” to learn about Sonoma County careers September 13; 3) Fall Economic Perspective October 19; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
Sonoma County Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story