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CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Sport-Harvested Bivalve Shellfish from Sonoma County
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers not to eat recreationally harvested mussels, clams or whole scallops from Sonoma County. Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins have been detected in mussels from this area. The naturally occurring PSP toxins can cause illness or death in humans. Cooking does not destroy the toxin. Read full story
Sonoma County Ranks 7th Healthiest in State
Sonoma County is ranked the seventh healthiest county in California, according to the 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Read full story
Sonoma County Students Plan "March for Our Lives" Rally in Santa Rosa
Sonoma County students and members of the Junior Commission on Human Rights plan "March for Our Lives" rally in Santa Rosa on March 24, 2018. Read full story
Christopher GodleyTemporarily Named Interim Emergency Manager for Sonoma County
On March 12, 2018, Christopher Godley, a nationally respected emergency services leader, has been temporarily named the interim Emergency Manager of Sonoma County. Mr. Godley will take the helm of the Emergency Services Division for several months while the County conducts a national recruitment to find a qualified individual to serve as the permanent Emergency Manager. Read full story
Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights Offers Education Forum in Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights Offers Education Forum in Sonoma Valley March 28, 2018 Read full story
Get Involved ! Santa Rosa Updating Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Help review and prioritize plans for additional bike-ways, walkways, trails and pedestrian enhancements in Santa Rosa. Take the survey, view the project timeline, and use the interactive map to place points and draw routes you would like to reach walking and bicycling. Read full story
Animal Services is Hiring!
Join our team of dedicated animal care professionals working to keep Sonoma County healthy and safe. Read full story
Strong Survival: Student Documentary Film Takes on Human Trafficking in Sonoma County
Sonoma County Junior Commission on Human Rights creates powerful documentary about human trafficking. Read full story
Are You Passionate About Human Rights?
Applications now being accepted for the 2018-2019 Junior Commission on Human Rights Project Read full story
Junior Commission on Human Rights Supports Sonoma County Schools and Universities Participating in National Walkout Day on March 14th
Junior Commission on Human Rights supports Sonoma County schools and universities participating in National Walkout on March 14, taking action to demand Congress pass sensible legislation to address school shootings and gun violence. Read full story
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