News Index
Weekly Roundup for July 1, 2022
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Weekly update on COVID-19 in Sonoma County; 2) Drought and Fire tips and resources; and 3) ‘SoCo Connect’ is now live, and other County of Sonoma news Read full story
Airport Hazard Eucalyptus Tree Removal Project – Project #APAM14
The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works Airport Division conducted a formal bid process to contract with an agency to assist with facilitating the removal of hazardous eucalyptus trees on Airport property. Read full story
Sonoma County launches ‘SoCo Connect’ public reporting and tracking system for non-emergency service requests
The County of Sonoma today announced the launch of SoCo Connect (formerly SoCo Report It), a constituent relationship management system that will offer an improved online service request portal and app for reporting and tracking services in English and Spanish in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County COVID response transitions to new phase
With federal relief funding set to expire at the end of the month, Sonoma County is completing preparations for transitioning its COVID-19 response to a new phase, one focused on providing critical resources for vulnerable communities. Read full story
Kindergarten readiness continues to decline in Sonoma County, opportunity gap persists
Fewer than one in three Sonoma County children were ready for kindergarten when they entered school last fall, according to a new report released by the county Department of Human Services that found persistent and troubling disparities along ethnic, racial and economic lines. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for June 24, 2022
This week’s digest provides helpful and important updates on vaccinations and testing, COVID case rates, other county news items and emergency preparedness tips and resources. Read full story
Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women Awarded Competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant!
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant (WRRG)! Awarded by the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the WRRG is a first-of-its-kind grant opportunity dedicated to supporting women’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story
County of Sonoma, labor groups reach agreement on law enforcement oversight measures
The County of Sonoma and two labor groups representing county law enforcement employees, the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) and Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association (SCLEA), announced the finalization of an agreement Thursday to strengthen law enforcement oversight in the county. Read full story
Bay Area health officials urge awareness about monkeypox as summer travel and gatherings begin
As the summer season begins with increased travel and major events and gatherings, Bay Area health officials urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact. Read full story