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October 11, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for October 11, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Rent protection webinar Oct. 17; 2) Sonoma County commissions seeking applicants ; 3) Stay in the loop with County newsletters, social media; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


October 11, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Public Forum on Homelessness (#6) – Keep People Housed

You are invited to participate in an virtual public community forum about homelessness. The forum will begin with a brief presentation about Keep People Housed by representatives from Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), followed by an “open forum” style Question & Answer session. Read full story


October 07, 2024

Survey to Explore Farmers' Perception and Behavior Towards Climate Change

Farmers, ranchers, and growers are invited to participate in a short online survey to capture their expertise in facing climate effects in water management and crop production, while asking for implemented adaptation measures and observed barriers. The survey is anonymous and can be filled via mobile phone and computer. It is available in English and Spanish, and the response time is no more than 10-12 minutes. Read full story


October 04, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for October 4, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) October’s heat is here – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County Voter Guides arriving soon; 3) Know your status – HIV testing available; 4) North Bay Zero Waste Week Oct. 12 - 19; 5) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


October 04, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Point in Time (PIT) Homeless County and Survey

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 Applied Survey Research (ASR). Read full story


October 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter October 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall improvements, the Community Vision Phase of the Sonoma County General Plan, a new study on septic systems and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story



September 27, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for September 27, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) It’s still fire season – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County General Plan Update; 3) Foster parent information session Oct. 15; 4) Measure O funding opportunity announced; 5) Podcasts this week; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


September 27, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan Update

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 IEM International Inc. Read full story


September 27, 2024 | Department of Health Services

2024 Notice of Funding Availability: HUD CoCBuilds Competition

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition is pleased to release the local NOFA (Notice of Funds Available) for the HUD CoC Builds NOFO. One (1) project can be selected on behalf of the Continuum of Care and submitted to HUD for consideration of new permanent supportive housing construction (one-time funding) with renewable operating funding. Local proposals are due to the Lead Agency, Sonoma County Department of Health Services on October 21, 2024 and the Coalition Board will make the final decision on a selected application at a special meeting in November. Read full story