News Index
Sonoma County Community Development Commission seeks equity in housing
While the local housing crisis grabs news headlinesand holds public attention, the Sonoma County Community Development Commissionisn’t just pushing for more housing, but also for equity in housing. Read full story
Mental Health Services Act Newsletter May 2019 Issue
The MHSA newsletter is published every two to three months by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division. Read full story
El condado de Sonoma y United Way of the Wine Country organizarán el evento de lanzamiento del Censo 2020
El Condado de Sonoma y United Way of the Wine Country organizarán un evento local de lanzamiento del Comité de Conteo Completo como parte de su compromiso de apoyar un conteo completo y preciso de los residentes del Condado de Sonoma en el censo decenal de 2020. Read full story
The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country to Host Census 2020 Kick-off Event
The County of Sonoma and United Way of the Wine Country will host alocal Complete Count Committee kick-off event as part of their commitment tosupport a full and accurate count of Sonoma County residents in the decennial2020 census. Read full story
Department of Transportation and Public Works Announces New Community Roadside Clean Up Program
The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) today announced a new Community Roadside Clean Up Program designed to provide interested non-profit organizations and community groups the ability to assist in cleaning up litter along County roadways. Read full story
Annual Senior Art Show Displays Work by Artists Age 60+
The 2019 Senior Art Show, a display of original artwork by Sonoma County residents age 60+, runs May 21-July 11, at Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. The Opening Reception is Thurs., May 23, 1-4 p.m., at the Finley Center. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
1 de mayo: Llame (707) 565-INFO para Respuestas o Preocupaciones acerca del Envejecimiento
Empezando el 1 de mayo, adultos de 60 años o mayor pueden hablar con trabajadores sociales con experiencia de la Agencia de Adultos y Envejecimiento del Condado de Sonoma al llamar al nuevo numera de información y asistencia 707-565-INFO (707-565-4636) para responder a preguntas acerca de los muchos problemas que se enfrentan los adultos de mayor edad y para recibir referencias a servicios ofrecidos por agencias en la comunidad o por el gobierno. La asistencia gratis por teléfono se ofrece de lunes a viernes, 9AM a 4PM en inglés o en español. (Interpretes para otros lenguajes o asistencia alternativa para la comunicación pueden ser solicitados). Read full story
Comida Gratis, regalos, descuentos y giros realza el mes de mayo para celebrar el programa CalFresh
Los departamentos del Condado y otras agencias no comerciales los invita a celebrar el mes de CalFresh en el mes de mayo al regalar fruto saludable, bolsas para el mercado hechas de tela, recetas y libros de cocinar, adicionalmente giras de los mercados de agricultores y descuentos “Market Match”, eventos para la educación de nutrición y para inscribirse o recibir más información sobre el programa CalFresh en localidades en Santa Rosa, Petaluma y Healdsburg. Read full story
May is Mental Health Matters Month
Every May, Sonoma County comes together to raise awareness about mental health, emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of increasing awareness of mental health services and decreasing stigma by hosting a variety of activities and events. Read full story
Free Food, Giveaways, Discounts and Tours Highlight May CalFresh Month Celebration
County departments and local nonprofits invite the community to celebrate CalFresh Month throughout May at free giveaways of healthy produce, cloth market bags, recipe cards and cookbooks, plus farmers market tours and Market Match discounts, nutrition education events andCalFresh eligibility and enrollment information at locations in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg. Read full story