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November 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Former Regional Parks Director Caryl Hart appointed interim general managerof Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space District

The Boardof Directors of the Open Space District today announced the appointment ofCaryl Hart, the former Director of Sonoma County Regional Parks, to serve asinterim general manager of the Sonoma County Agricultural and Open SpaceDistrict. Read full story


November 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County receives $60,000 federal grant award for flood hazard study

The County of Sonoma’sProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing option - a part of the County’sEnergy Independence Program (SCEIP) - is now available to property ownerswithin the City of Santa Rosa for wildfire and seismic structural hardeningof  homes and businesses. Read full story


November 16, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Older Adults can Stay Connected During the Holidays at (707) 565-INFO

Older adults 60+ can still stay connected by phone to helpful senior services, meals and wellness checks by calling the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging Information & Assistance Line at (707) 565-INFO (4636). Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Sonoma County District Attorney Awarded DUIProsecution Grant

Sonoma County District Attorney’s Officereceived a $255,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)for a special team to prosecute alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases. Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Residents and Workers Affected by Glass Fire May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Benefits

Eligible Sonoma County residents and workers who experienced financial losses during the Glass Fire can supplement their food budgets by applying for Disaster CalFresh food benefits between November 16-20 online or in-person with the Sonoma County Human Services Department Economic Assistance Division. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Residentes y trabajadores afectados por el Incendio Glass pueden ser elegibles para beneficios de alimentos por desastre

Los residentes y trabajadores elegibles del Condado de Sonoma que hayan sufrido pérdidas económicas durante el Incendio Glass pueden complementar sus presupuestos para comprar comestibles solicitando beneficios para alimentos de CalFresh para Desastres, entre el 16 y el 20 de noviembre en línea o en persona, con la Asistencia Económica del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Sonoma. Read full story


November 12, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program nowavailable to City of Santa Rosa property owners

The County of Sonoma’sProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing option - a part of the County’sEnergy Independence Program (SCEIP) - is now available to property ownerswithin the City of Santa Rosa for wildfire and seismic structural hardeningof  homes and businesses. Read full story


November 10, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Evento anual del Día de los Veteranos en Santa Rosa a realizarse al aire libre este año

El día de hoy, elDepartamento de Servicios de Salud del condado de Sonoma se unió a losoficiales de salud de los condados de Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey,Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz y la ciudad de Berkeleyen emitir recomendaciones conjuntas para protegerse durante esta temporadafestiva. Read full story


November 10, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Santa Rosa annualVeterans Day event moves outdoors this year

Santa Rosa’sannual Veterans Day celebration will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2020  beginning at11 a.m. But, for the first time, the event will be held outdoors in order toassure safety during this time of COVID-19 Read full story


November 10, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County secures housing for vulnerable homeless individuals

Today the Board ofSupervisors approved the purchase of Hotel Azura in Santa Rosa using $7.95million in funds supplied by the state through the Project Homekey program Read full story