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Early vaccinations might depend on your medical provider
While every Californian over the age of 65 is encouraged to get a coronavirus vaccination as soon as possible, actually finding one may depend on where you get your health care. Read full story
Study shows school readiness gaps in Sonoma County fall along ethnic, socioeconomic lines
Study shows school readiness gaps in Sonoma County fall along ethnic, socioeconomic lines Read full story
Why Invest in Early Childhood Development?
By supporting our youngest community members to be successful in school we are providing opportunities and resources for all, not just those that can afford it. Quality early learning and development programs, especially for disadvantaged children, can foster valuable skills, strengthen our workforce, grow our economy and reduce social spending. Read full story
Income, language, other barriers add to kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children
Unequal access to resources in Sonoma County plays a key role in the kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children uncovered by a local study by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program. Read full story
Sonoma West Times and News: Main Priorities for 2021
New board of supervisors chair Hopkins names the county’s main priorities for 2021 Read full story
Happy New Year... so we hope--Sonoma Sun Column
What a year it has been. Chairing the Board of Supervisors this year has been an honor, and an incredible challenge. Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing
TheSonoma County Community Development Commission, in its capacity as thegoverning body of the Sonoma County Housing Authority, will hold a publichearing on March 17, 2021 at 10:00 am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thesepublic meetings are now being conducted online using the Zoom virtual meetingformat. Members of the public may participate by computer, tablet, orsmartphone. Details for accessing this meeting will be included in thepublished agenda. Read full story
EFS ACE36 Timeline for ‘Go-Live’
The EFS Support Organization is in process of conductingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT) to update PeopleSoft from Image 32 to Image 36 aspart of the Annual Catch-up Event (ACE). Read full story
Hopkins stakes out ambitious agenda as new chair of county Board of Supervisors
Hopkins stakes out ambitious agenda as new chair of county Board of Supervisors Read full story
Interview: Lynda Hopkins With A Recap Of The Board Of Supervisors Meeting
KSRO talks with Lynda Hopkins, 5th District Supervisor, about last night’s Board Of Supervisors meeting, the County’s 2021 challenges, vaccine distribution, Stay-At-Home Order extensions & a new government headquarters. Read full story