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Sonoma County Health Officer issues health advisory concerning heat wave; County to open cooling centers
County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has issued a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county from 11 a.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Wednesday. Read full story
Sonoma County best mid-sized county in state at helping parents reach successful child support agreements
The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been honored by the State of California for its work helping parents mutually agree on child support payments without undergoing an adversarial courtroom proceeding. Read full story
State grant renews invasive quagga mussel prevention program at Lake Mendocino
The Sonoma County Water Agency’s watercraft inspection program at Lake Mendocino will continue for another two years, thanks to $400,000 in state grant funding that went into effect on Sept. 16. The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways grant will fund the program to keep invasive quagga and zebra mussels from being introduced to Lake Mendocino until Sept. 15, 2026. Read full story
Weekly roundup for September 27, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) It’s still fire season – one less spark, one less wildfire; 2) Sonoma County General Plan Update; 3) Foster parent information session Oct. 15; 4) Measure O funding opportunity announced; 5) Podcasts this week; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan Update
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 IEM International Inc. Read full story
2024 Notice of Funding Availability: HUD CoCBuilds Competition
The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition is pleased to release the local NOFA (Notice of Funds Available) for the HUD CoC Builds NOFO. One (1) project can be selected on behalf of the Continuum of Care and submitted to HUD for consideration of new permanent supportive housing construction (one-time funding) with renewable operating funding. Local proposals are due to the Lead Agency, Sonoma County Department of Health Services on October 21, 2024 and the Coalition Board will make the final decision on a selected application at a special meeting in November. Read full story
County voter guides for November General Election begin going out in the mail tomorrow
County Voter Information Guides for the Nov. 5 General Election will begin going out in the mail tomorrow, Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, announced today. The County Guides will be mailed to all active, registered voters in Sonoma County, with the exception of voters who have opted out of receiving such mailings. Read full story
Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership wins two 2024 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence awards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership with two WaterSense Sustained Excellence awards – one as a Promotional Partner and one for the partnership’s Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper program as a Professional Certifying Organization. WaterSense honored its Sustained Excellence, Partner of the Year and Excellence Award winners during the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas. The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership was one of 19 Sustained Excellence Award winners. Read full story
Now Available – Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (HOME-ARP)
The Community Development Commission recently held a public hearing regarding the following funding source: HOME – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The Community Development Committee and Cities and Towns Advisory Committee jointly decided to award HOME-ARP funds to Spectrum Affordable Housing Corporation for a housing project in Windsor, which will provide 43 units of affordable housing that will be reserved for low-income tenants. Read full story
RFP for Sexually Transmitted Infection and Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention and Collaboration. This RFP outlines the information necessary to understand the competitive selection process and the required documentation necessary for the submission of proposals. Read full story
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