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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

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

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


June 09, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS PeopleSoft new enhancements and a search tip

We are pleased to announcetwo new enhancements in PeopleSoft along with a tip for searching on fieldsthat are not present on the main search page. Read full story


June 08, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Chanate News Update

Update on activities associated with the Chanate campus since the outbreak of Covid 19. Read full story


June 08, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Use of the Carotid Hold Banned by Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, effective immediately

I am pleased to announce that the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has banned the use of the carotid hold effective immediately. Read full story


June 05, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Message From County Administrator

Yesterday, George Floyd’s family said goodbye forever to theman they loved.  George died as a police officer planted a knee onto hisneck for several minutes cutting off his ability to breathe and ultimatelykilling him, while he laid face down on the street in handcuffs. Read full story


June 04, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Arrests of Protestors - First Positive COVID-19 Case at Sonoma County Jail

Thismessage is to provide you with updates about the protesters arrested in SantaRosa on the evening of June 2nd and the first positive case ofCOVID-19 at Sonoma County Jail. Read full story


June 03, 2020 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Award Project-Based Voucher Program

On June 9, 2020, The SonomaCounty Board of Supervisors, in their capacity as the Board of Commissionersfor the Sonoma County Housing Authority (SCHA) will consider the award of ProjectBased Vouchers to several housing projects throughout the County. Read full story