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Sonoma County to use opioid settlement funds on prevention education, substance use treatment
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a plan to use a portion of the expected $43 million settlement from opioid manufacturers and distributors on programs that treat addiction and educate the public about the dangers of the drug. Read full story
Study assesses gaps, opportunities for programs that address food insecurity in Sonoma County
A major new report released today by the Sonoma County Human Services Department identifies gaps and opportunities to improve local safety net services that distribute healthy, nutritious food to people in need. Read full story
County of Sonoma Crisis Stabilization Unit reopens after environmental hazard closure
Six months after the County’s emergency psychiatric department, known as the Crisis Stabilization Unit located at 2225 Challenger Way in Santa Rosa, was closed due to a mold outbreak followed by significant roof leaks, the unit has reopened and is up and running as of Saturday, Feb. 8. Read full story
Sonoma County temporarily resumes issuing well permits after judge’s order
Permit Sonoma has resumed issuing non-emergency well permits after a Sonoma County Superior Court judge temporarily lifted a previous court order that halted the process. Read full story
Sonoma County health officer issues cold weather advisory for freeze warning
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today issued a cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service freeze warning for early Saturday morning, Feb. 8, from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures as low as 32 degrees in Sonoma County interior valleys. The National Weather Service is also predicting freezing overnight temperatures through Feb. 12. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves agreement requiring union wages, benefits for major County construction and maintenance contracts
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement that implements the County’s policy requiring contractors and subcontractors to pay workers union wages and benefits on most County construction and maintenance contracts over $1 million. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves $500,000 to support immigrant communities
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today allocated $500,000 to provide support for undocumented, immigrant and refugee residents of Sonoma County during this time of uncertainty nationwide. Read full story
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival Returns February 8, 2025
Mark your calendars for the return of the Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival at Warm Springs Dam on Saturday, Feb. 8. This free event regularly attracts thousands of nature lovers from Sonoma County and beyond to the Milt Brandt Visitor Center and Don Clausen Fish Hatchery to celebrate the annual return of Steelhead trout to spawn the next generation of fish. Read full story
Applicants sought for committee overseeing fire, disaster response initiatives funded by Measure H
Applications are now being accepted for a new committee that will oversee implementation of Measure H, the half-cent sales tax approved by Sonoma County voters in March 2024 to fund enhanced local fire protection, paramedic services and disaster response. Read full story
Applicants sought for advisory council overseeing child care, health and education initiatives funded by Measure I
Applications are now being accepted for a new community advisory council that will oversee implementation of Measure I, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by Sonoma County voters in November to fund local child care, education and health programs for children. Read full story