News Index
Letter Sent to Parents on Current Measles Outbreak
In the midst of the current state and nationwide measles outbreaks, a letter informing parents on the importance of vaccinations to prevent illness was sent from Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Celeste Philip. Read full story
CartaEnviada a los Padres Acerca la Actualización del Brote de Sarampión
En medio de los brotes actuales de sarampión a nivel estatal y nacional, la Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, la Dra. Celeste Philip, envío una carta a los padres informándolos sobre la importancia de las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades. Read full story
North Coast Entities to Sign Potter Valley Project Planning Agreement
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water), Mendocino Inland Water and Power Commission, and California Trout, Inc. are working towards adopting a Potter Valley Project (Project) planning agreement to secure the region’s water supply and protect endangered salmon species in the Eel River and upper Russian River. Read full story
eADA Quiz Results - Winners Announced!
Winners Announced! And the answers to the eADA quiz submitted at the 2019 Public Service Recognition Lunch on May 9, have been posted. Many thanks to all who participated! Read full story
Sonoma County LaunchesIn-Depth Reviewof its Juvenile Justice System
Today,the Sonoma County Probation Department launched a comprehensive review of itsjuvenile justice system to determine how well department policies and practicesalign with what research shows works to improve outcomes for youth while usingresources efficiently. Read full story
Request For Proposal: RenewalEnterprise District lookingfor Executive Director & Administrative Services
In the months following the 2017 wildfires, there washeightened awareness of the importance of ensuring that City fire survivorsrebuild as well as that community-wide economic vitality was met by meetinghousing development goals. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the SantaRosa City Council have been working to address the problem. In response, theconcept of a regional housing construct began to take shape in the RenewalEnterprise District (RED). Read full story
Survey Shows 70% of Sonoma County Children Ready or Almost Ready for Kindergarten
Attendance at preschool, parental income and education levels and the language spoken at home affect Sonoma County children’s readiness for learning when they enter kindergarten, according to the 2018-19 survey by theRoad to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) Of the 1,505 children in this year's study, seven out of 10 local kindergartners were ready or almost ready to start school. Read full story
Sonoma County Airport Unveils Aira App to Better Assist Blind or Low-Vision Passengers
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport (STS) is pleased to announce that its terminal facilities now feature Aira Access — an innovative free service for blind or low-vision customers. Read full story
ACCESS Sonoma County Wins IBM Watson Health 2019 Advantage Award
The Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS) Sonoma County initiative received a 2019 Advantage Award from IBM Watson Health™ in the Consumer/Patient Outreach and Communications category. Read full story
Trabajos de verano alaire libre para jóvenes de entre 16 a 24 años de edad que aplican antes del 22de mayo
El Cuerpo de Ecología Juvenil para el Condado deSonoma (Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps – SCYEC) está aceptando aplicacioneshasta el 22 de mayo para su programa de trabajos de verano por ocho semanas,para jóvenes de entre 16 a 24 años de edad. Read full story