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Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use or Vaping
CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products Read full story
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury
Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story
Update September 6, 2019: Blue-green Algae Caution SignsPosted at Spring Lake in Santa Rosa
This afternoon signs were posted at Spring Lake park in the City of Santa Rosa to warn the public of any blue-green algae (BGA) that may be present in the lake. DHS Environmental Health, in conjunction with the Sonoma County Parks Department will be collecting samples to be tested today to determine if harmful algae blooms are present in Spring Lake. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency
PUBLIC NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency
PUBLIC NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction Read full story
Special Publication: Teens and the Vape Debate
"The best approach to prevention seems to be fair education. That is, education on vaping that isn't judgmental, that doesn't gloss over the allure and doesn't simply tell young people they are wrong. It seems like we are moving away from the 'Just Say No' message that failed our society with other substance abuse."- Sonoma West Publishers Staff Read full story
Dog License Limited Time Fee Waiver Program
Licensing your dog is such an important part of responsible pet ownership and to celebrate Sonoma County Animal Services is offering a dog license limited time fee waiver program from February 5th through March 3rd 2019. Read full story
The State of Tobacco Control 2019
The State of Tobacco Control 2019 - California Local Grades report looks at county and municipal codes in key areas of tobacco control that protect their citizens from the burden of tobacco. Read full story
Animal Services Requests on SoCo Connect
Sonoma County Animal Services can now take requests online to remove a dead animal via SoCo Connect. Read full story
Veterinarians offer tips to protect livestock from wildfire smoke
Veterinarians Offer Tips to Protect Livestock from Wildfire Smoke Read full story