News Index
Thank You for Attending the 2019 Conference!
The Leaders in Action: Equity and Oral Health Conference on September 20, 2019 brought together local and regional champions that presented methods to address social determinants of oral health in order to promote equity in communities, schools, and clinics. Please click on the link below for slides and resources from the event. https://links.sonoma-county.org/iRl8AcLkZxs/ Read full story
Guayakí Yerba Mate Takes its Climate Commitment to the Next Level with Solar
In line with their continual commitment to sustainability and regeneration, Sebastopol-based Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products will now be generating their own power. Read full story
Sonoma County Declares Climate Emergency
Today, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors formally joined cities, counties, and countries across the world in declaring a climate emergency, establishing this issue as a top priority. Over 1,000 local governments representing 219 million people in 19 countries have issued resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response commensurate with the scale of the climate cris Read full story
Work Helping Families Recognize TraumaFeatured in PublicHealth Nursing Journal
The Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services (DHS) Field Nursing team was recently publishedin the academic journal Public Health Nursing featuring their work withfamilies to recognize traumatic events, also known as a trauma-informedapproach, in its home visiting program. Read full story
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story
Probation Releases RFP for Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for the Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services program. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2019. Read full story
Requirements to Move into Rebuilt Homes
The County is working to help fire survivors move back into their homes. In some cases, people may be able to obtain a temporary occupancy permit, allowing them to move into their home before the building permit is finaled. Read full story
National Weather Service Heat Advisory for Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Sonoma County for today and tomorrow, Friday, September 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Read full story
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para el Condado de Sonoma
ElServicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de calor en el condado deSonoma para hoy y mañana viernes 13 de septiembre de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. Read full story
Employees to Participate in Day of Caring
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the County of Sonomaand the City of Santa Rosa will join together for the 19th annualDay of Caring event. On this day of service, employees are given theopportunity to volunteer and work on a variety of projects to benefit thecommunity. Read full story