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Board of Supervisors approves action plan to support older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive 10-year plan to improve the health and well-being of the county’s swelling population of older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Read full story
Sonoma County sees an 18.8 percent increase in total value of agricultural production
The total value of agricultural crops grown in Sonoma County last year was nearly $950 million, according to the 2023 Sonoma County Crop Report, which the Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures presented to the Board of Supervisors today. The annual accounting of local agricultural commodity production and gross values, based on a survey of more than 1,000 Sonoma County producers, showed the total value was $945,722,700, which represents an 18.8 percent increase over the 2022 value of $796 million. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for Sept. 6, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) High wildfire risk as peak season gets underway; 2) ‘Rethink your drink’ at South Park Festival Sept. 14; 3) Bodega Bay Health and Safety Fair Sept. 18; and 4) New opportunities to serve on County commissions Read full story
Sonoma Water educator grant program applications open now
The application period for a small grant program designed for educators is now open at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water). The application period for a small grant program designed for educators is now open at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water). Read full story
FY 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Review (CAPER) Now Available!
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for projects funded and completed during the Fiscal Year 2023-24 reporting period. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter September 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the County's agricultural crop report, the Master Plan for Aging, the County's new AI policy and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Weekly roundup for August 30, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) International Overdose Awareness Day event Aug. 31; 3) Free e-waste recycling Sept. 13 – 15; 4) Voter registration still available for Nov. 5 election; 5) This week’s podcast; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Seasonal Russian River bridge closed after dam failure
The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure Department has closed the summer crossing of the Russian River at Vacation Beach in Guerneville after a section of a seasonal dam failed, causing abnormally high river flows and damaging a County road. The area is currently closed and should be avoided. Read full story
Sonoma County’s higher-than-average suicide rates to be focus of September 7 ‘Connection is Prevention’ event
Sonoma County has a problem: Suicide rates are high here. On average, there are 73 deaths by suicide each year in Sonoma County, making it the ninth leading cause of death. The Sonoma County suicide rate of 14.3 per 100,000 residents is considerably higher than the California rate of 10.5. Read full story
2024 & 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity CoC Program Competition and Sonoma County CoC Request for Proposals
On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued the FY 2024 - 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Continuum of Care Funds. Notice is hereby given for the FY 2024 & 2025 Continuum of Care Funds Sonoma County Request for Proposals (RFP), as a part of the FY 2024 Continuum of Care Competition. Please review the local RFP carefully for timeline and pertinent deadlines. Read full story
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