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Sonoma County launches pilot program to provide guaranteed income to 305 families (Sonoma County Press Release)
The County of Sonoma is teaming up with Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg and a coalition of community groups to launch a two-year pilot program that will provide a guaranteed minimum income of $500 a month to 305 low-income families while studying the program’s impacts on reducing poverty and promoting economic stability and mobility. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 2, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Heat alert issued for this weekend; 2) Sonoma County COVID Update; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
Scammers Are Requesting Payment Through Wire Transfer or Zelle
A nationwide bank recently reported that digital money movement fraud is on the rise. Scammers can contact you requesting money through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle. Read full story
Your Long-Lost Relative May Not Have Actually Left You an Inheritance
The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that it has been receiving reports from people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. The letters say they are looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance, and they think it might be you. They offer to split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some charities, and ask that you keep this information secret. Read full story
As Prices Rise, Keep an Eye Out for Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission recently warned consumers to keep an eye out on scammers who are taking advantage of people wo are worried about high prices impacting their budgets. With the cost of groceries, housing, and many other things rising, consumers may be looking for ways to cut costs. Read full story
Package Scam involving “Secret Survey Assignments” Reported by Petaluma Police Department
The Petaluma Police Department is warning the community of a scam after multiple residents reported receiving packages with requests for financial transactions. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 26, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Drought town hall Sept. 1; 2) Important heat safety & water reminders; 3) Sonoma County COVID Update; and 4) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story
District 1 August 2022 Newsletter
Learn about the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference and get the latest on the Sonoma Development Center Draft Environmental Impact Report and September event details. Read full story
District 3 August Newsletter 2022
Joe Rodota Trail Reopens, Vacation Rental Ordinance Updated, Climate Action & Transportation News Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 19, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) More water-saving and wildfire preparedness tips; 2) Sonoma County COVID update; and 3) Latest news from County of Sonoma Read full story