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May 16, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

On or about May 24, 2024 the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), to undertake a project known as L and M Village Parking Lot Rehabilitation proposed by the City of Healdsburg for the purpose of repaving the parking lot of an existing transitional housing site located at 70 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448 with estimated funding of $200,000 of CDBG funds. Read full story


May 16, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award - RFP for Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: Advocacy Home Nursing / DBA Fox Home Health; Longview Technology Solutions Read full story


May 15, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Bilingual Nutritionist (English/Spanish) - Extra Help, Hybrid Cloud Network Manager, Senior Agricultural /Weights & Measures Inspector, and much more! Read full story


May 10, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 10, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Zero Waste Sonoma offers free compost at May 11 events; 2) Native Arts Festival comes to Windsor Town Green; 3) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony happens May 15; 4) Latest Sonoma County job opportunities; 5) County commission, committee and task force vacancies; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 06, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 May 2024 Short Newsletter

This edition of my newsletter has a lot of photos and a lot of sunshine! Perhaps it is because of the beautiful spring days - I've really been enjoying seeing folks out and about. Read full story


May 03, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 3, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County EDB releases new Demographics Report; 2) May is Mental Health Awareness Month; 3) Farm Trails Spring Tour happens this weekend; 4) Latest Sonoma County job opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


April 26, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for April 26, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Prepare a ‘Go Bag’ ahead of fire season; 2) More Caltrans roadwork scheduled this weekend: 3) Latest Sonoma County job opportunities; 4) Join a Sonoma County board or commission; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


April 25, 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


April 24, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

2024 Season - Wet Weather Groundwater Determinations & Percolation Testing: Closed for the Season

Groundwater determinations and percolation testing are necessary for onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Groundwater determinations and percolation testing have closed for the season in all testing areas. Read full story


April 22, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

Bay Area Fast Trak Reports Scam Text Messages Seeking Payment

Members of the community have reported receiving scam emails and phone calls purporting to be from legitimate student loan debt relief representatives.  Federal Student Aid, an office of the U. S. Department of Education, provides the following information to identify and avoid student loan forgiveness scams. Read full story