News Index
Avian flu detected in Sonoma County
Positive cases of avian influenza, or the bird flu, have been found in four wild birds in Sonoma County. While this particular strain of the virus poses minimal risk to humans, out of an abundance of caution the Sonoma County Department of Health Services is warning residents of the potential risk of handling or coming into close contact with a diseased or dead bird. Read full story
Sonoma County CoC Board Open Nominations: Vacant Service Provider Seat
The Sonoma County CoC Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Continuum of Care addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community-informed, and person-centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based. Read full story
Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is excited to open up nominations for our second annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! This award was created to honor people in our community who uplift, empower, and support women and girls in Sonoma County. Read full story
District 3 Newsletter July 2022
Updates on evacuation zone access, ARPA funds to address homelessness, new constituent app, engagement opportunities, local events and more! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for July 22, 2022
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Vaccine distribution milestones; 2) Update on a new COVID vaccine from Novavax; 3) The evolution of COVID variants; 4) Vaccine and testing availability; 5) Other county news items; 6) Emergency preparedness tips & resources Read full story
Sonoma County begins process of reopening Joe Rodota Trail
In anticipation of reopening a closed section of Joe Rodota Trail along Highway 12 as soon as possible, Sonoma County officials have started the process of relocating homeless individuals camped along the trail to alternative shelter sites in the area. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award – RFP for Behavioral Health Services for Youth
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Alternative Family Services, Inc. Read full story
Jenner by the Sea to get water system upgrade
The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced the department has received a $74,000 grant from the California Department of Water Resources to install smart meters for the water system serving approximately 128 connections in the community of Jenner by the Sea. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award – RFP for STD Prevention and Control
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Santa Rosa Community Health Centers. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award – RFP for Hepatitis C Testing
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Face to Face/Sonoma County AIDS Network. Read full story