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April 02, 2024 | Department of Health Services

FY 2024 CoC Renewal Evaluations: Rating & Ranking Process for the Continuum of Care Competition (Materials due May 01, 2024)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that local CoC’s prioritize all renewal and new projects submitted in our consolidated application for the CoC Program. As in previous years, CoC staff will work on the evaluation of existing projects, also called “renewal” projects, prior to the release of HUD’s Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. Read full story


March 29, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for March 29, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) April 2 deadline for Homeless Coalition Board applications; 3) Job fair April 17 at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airportand 4) New SoCo Chat podcast episodes released; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


March 29, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Racial Equity Workgroup Vacancies - Application Period now Open!

We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate and committed individuals to join the Racial Equity Workgroup as we continue our important journey toward a more just and equitable system of homeless services! Read full story


March 22, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for March 22, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Listen to classical music composed inside the Sonoma County jail and performed by Juilliard musicians; 2) Sonoma County airport to refurbish runway; 3) SoCo Chat: Helping our furry friends; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


March 15, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for March 15, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Public forum on local homelessness March 20; 2) SoCo Chat: What’s the difference between 2-1-1 and 9-1-1?; 3) New County job opportunities announced; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


March 14, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Start Here!

Our virtual Start Here! class is an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination, and selection processes. This class is intended for the public - whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Read full story


March 12, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Transfer/Processing Facility operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a RFI amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story


March 08, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for March 8, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Free electronics recycling event March 8 – 10; 3) Sonoma County Spring Shake Out happens April 18; 4) SoCo Chat podcast releases new episodes; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


March 08, 2024 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Proposed Fee Changes 2024-2025

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story


March 07, 2024 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story