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August 09, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for August 9, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) “The Greatest Fair on Earth” ends this weekend; 2) Mobile Crisis Teams expanded; 3) Civil Grand Jury reports online; and 4) Podcast features law library. Read full story


August 08, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds: Gold Ridge Farms

On or about August 16, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of $138,200 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5321, as amended, to undertake a project known as Gold Ridge Farm ADA Path and Restroom Facility Improvement Project for the purpose of providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to public facility Gold Ridge Farm also known as Luther Burbank Farm. Read full story


August 08, 2024 | Community Development Commission

The CDC is moving!

The Community Development Commission and Sonoma County Housing Authority will be relocating to new offices located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210 in Santa Rosa on September 3, 2024! The offices at 1440 Guerneville Road will remain open through 5pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Offices at both locations will be closed August 28-30, re-opening at our new location Tuesday, September 3 following the Labor Day holiday. Read full story


August 07, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services. Read full story


August 05, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 August 2024 Short Newsletter

On July 27th, I attended an event celebrating the completion of the first phase of improvements to Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. Read full story


August 02, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for August 2, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Maxwell Farms Regional Park renovation; 2) Crocker pedestrian bridge; 3) Fair runs through August 11; 4) Elderberry Commons transferred to Burbank Housing; and 5) Recommendations to ease Penngrove traffic. Read full story


August 01, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter August 2024

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the County's Climate Response Action Plan, the Racial Equity Action Plan, the tenant protections ordinance and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story


July 31, 2024 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Community Meeting: Monte Rio/Villa Grande Wastewater Solutions Pilot Project

A community meeting was held on June 29, 2024 regarding the wastewater solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story


July 30, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

Scam Text Messages from FasTrack

The Attorney General’s office has posted a consumer alert that customers have received scam text messages that appear to be from FasTrack indicating a toll for crossing a bridge has not been paid and that charges will increase if not paid and provide a link. Clicking on the link will allow scammers to phish your account. The Attorney General ‘s release indicates that FasTrack does not send text messages for payments that are owed. Read full story


July 30, 2024 | Department of Child Support Services

August is Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, recognized in California and nationwide. In partnership with the 47 county and regional child support offices, California Child Support Services understands that every co-parent wants to provide shelter and safety for their children but in today’s economy, it takes solutions and support to make that happen. Read full story