News Index
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds and Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
On or about August 16, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of $138,200 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5321, as amended, to undertake a project known as Gold Ridge Farm ADA Path and Restroom Facility Improvement Project for the purpose of providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to public facility Gold Ridge Farm also known as Luther Burbank Farm. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 16, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Fire safe reminders with wildfire season still underway; 3) Sonoma County career opportunities announced; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds
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 that the contract be awarded to: Community Support Network – A Step Up, Community Support Network – Brown Street and Community Support Network – Hope House. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves $28.2 million plan to use energy more efficiently, cut greenhouse gas emissions
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $28.2 million in investments to use energy and water more efficiently in County government buildings, part of a broader plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change. Read full story
Nomination period for November 2024 General Election extended to Wednesday
Candidate nominations for select school, city and special district offices have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 14, for any qualified person other than the incumbent(s) because one or more incumbent(s) did not file by the Aug. 9 deadline. Read full story
Weekly roundup for August 9, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) “The Greatest Fair on Earth” ends this weekend; 2) Mobile Crisis Teams expanded; 3) Civil Grand Jury reports online; and 4) Podcast features law library. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds: Gold Ridge Farms
On or about August 16, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of $138,200 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5321, as amended, to undertake a project known as Gold Ridge Farm ADA Path and Restroom Facility Improvement Project for the purpose of providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to public facility Gold Ridge Farm also known as Luther Burbank Farm. Read full story
The CDC is moving!
The Community Development Commission and Sonoma County Housing Authority will be relocating to new offices located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210 in Santa Rosa on September 3, 2024! The offices at 1440 Guerneville Road will remain open through 5pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Offices at both locations will be closed August 28-30, re-opening at our new location Tuesday, September 3 following the Labor Day holiday. Read full story
RFP for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bridge Housing Site Management and Support Services. Read full story
District 1 August 2024 Short Newsletter
On July 27th, I attended an event celebrating the completion of the first phase of improvements to Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. Read full story