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May 07, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Outdoor Summer Jobs Open for 16- to 24-year-olds

Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (SEYEC) is taking applications through May 22 for its eight-week, summer job program for 16- to 24-year-olds. Read full story


May 07, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Recipientes de Seguro Social (SSI y SSP) recientemente elegibles para recibir los beneficios deCalFresh empezando 1 de junio

En el 1 de junio, adultos de mayor edad y personas con discapacidades que reciben Seguro Social (SSI) o el Suplemento de Seguro Social (SSP) son recientemente elegibles para recibir beneficios del programa gubernamental, CalFresh, que puede ayudar a aumentar su presupuesto mensual para comprar comida. SSI o SSP beneficios se quedara igual para estos nuevos clientes de CalFresh. Read full story


May 06, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Caregivers can be Certified Free to Work with LGBT+ Older Adults

Sonoma County caregivers of older adults can improve their skills in working with LGBT+ seniors at a free training on May 16 or June 6.  Read full story


May 06, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Supplemental Security Income (SSI and SSP) Recipients Newly Eligible for CalFresh Benefits June 1

On June 1, seniors and persons with disabilities on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Supplemental Payment (SSP) CalFresh government food benefits that can help increase their monthly food budgets. Read full story


May 06, 2019 | Natural Resources

Russian River Inflatable Rubber Dam Going Up

TheSonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) began inflating its rubber dam on theRussian River near Forestville on Monday, May 6, 2019 Read full story


May 02, 2019 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County Community Development Commission seeks equity in housing

While the local housing crisis grabs news headlinesand holds public attention, the Sonoma County Community Development Commissionisn’t just pushing for more housing, but also for equity in housing. Read full story


May 01, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

County Chipping Program Engages Residents in Wildfire Prevention

Today marks the first day of the season for Sonoma County’s Roadside Chipper program. This free curbside chipper service supports residents in creating defensible space around their homes and reduce vegetation along access routes. Read full story


May 01, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

El condado de Sonoma y United Way of the Wine Country organizarán el evento de lanzamiento del Censo 2020

El Condado de Sonoma y United Way of the Wine Country organizarán un evento local de lanzamiento del Comité de Conteo Completo como parte de su compromiso de apoyar un conteo completo y preciso de los residentes del Condado de Sonoma en el censo decenal de 2020. Read full story


May 01, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country to Host Census 2020 Kick-off Event

The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country will host alocal Complete Count Committee kick-off event as part of their commitment tosupport a full and accurate count of Sonoma County residents in the decennial2020 census. Read full story


April 30, 2019 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Department of Transportation and Public Works Announces New Community Roadside Clean Up Program

The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) today announced a new Community Roadside Clean Up Program designed to provide interested non-profit organizations and community groups the ability to assist in cleaning up litter along County roadways. Read full story