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July 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Process for Strengthening IOLERO, and other updates

This edition of IOLERO's newsletter discusses the plans to expand IOLERO's powers and duties, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and an update about the investigation of David Ward's death. Read full story


July 01, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

PermitSonoma Limited Reopening

Permit Sonoma will be reopening for limited services and for limited hours starting July 6, 2020. Read full story


June 30, 2020 | Board of Supervisors Department

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column

Building the County budget in a difficult year--Sonoma Sun Column Read full story


June 29, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS PeopleSoft Enhancements - Correction

Due to a technical issue, we removed the Budget Lines enhancement effective immediately and will provide a fix in the future. Read full story


June 28, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Blue-Green Algae Caution Signs Posted at Salmon Creek Lagoon in Bodega Bay

Nowthat Summer is here and recreation on the local waterways is increasing, theSonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) and the State Water ResourcesControl Board request the public be mindful of freshwater harmful algal blooms(HABs) in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Recreating in waterways contaminatedwith HABs can cause illness, and is especially harmful to children and pets. Read full story


June 25, 2020 | Human Resources Department

IMPORTANT! Employee Benefits Update

Important! Employee Benefits Update Read full story


June 15, 2020

News from Our Partners: Take the Community Development Commission's Assessment of Fair Housing Survey

Take the Sonoma County Community Development Commission's Assessment of Fair Housing survey Read full story


June 12, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly General Services)

County Center Drive Construction – No Traffic Interruption

When: June 15 – late July 2020. County Center Dr. will remain open in both directions, and no significant delays or impacts to through access are anticipated. Any intermittent traffic control, when necessary, will be facilitated by the contractor. Read full story


June 12, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Important Information About Face Coverings

As on-site activities increase, it is extremely important that all employees follow the rules regarding the requirement to wear a face covering. Read full story


June 11, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly General Services)

County to Invite Brokerage Firms to Help Sell Chanate Property

On June 9th, the Board approved issuing the invitation for approved brokerages to present a Marketing Proposal to represent the County as its listing agent in the sale of the County's Chanate Property on the private market. Read full story