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CAL FIRE to Release 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Maps
CAL FIRE has notified local government fire and planning departments about the potential release of the 2025 Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Maps. While the exact release date is yet to be determined, CAL FIRE issued written notice to agencies in December 2024. Read full story
Combined Notices Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI), Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI-RROF), and Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-year Floodplain and Wetland
On or about February 27, 2025, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $1,079,394 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, Part 24, Section 570, Public Law 93. -383m 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C 5301-5321, as amended; the release of $612,751 in Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)... Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 7, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) County road closures still in effect from winter storm; 2) Business storm damage assessment survey available; 3) New web resource for Sonoma County immigrants; 4) Steelhead Festival this weekend at Lake Sonoma; 5) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter February 2025
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act. Read full story
Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
Be aware that there are currently emails, calls, or text messages circulating that purport to be offering assistance with forgiveness of your student loan. The email indicates that it is time sensitive for you to respond to be eligible for loan forgiveness. I personally received one and my loans were paid off many years ago. In light of the recent controversies around student loan forgiveness, this gives scammers prime opportunity to pray on this uncertainty and reach consumers seeking such programs. Read full story
Costco Scams
A recent scam purporting to come from Costco offers consumers a free ice cream maker for completing a survey. This is a phising scam attempting to obtain your financial information or gain access to your computer. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter February 2025
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Opioid Prevention Education, Support to Immigrant Communities, the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Extended Elections
The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 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
Weekly Roundup for January 24, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tenant protection town halls Jan. 29 - 30; 2) Sonoma County LEAP Board accepting applications; 3) Small producer workshop on biosecurity Jan. 25; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
News from the Fifth District
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins provides a look forward at 2025: the need for resilient infrastructure, addressing the housing crisis, standing up for vulnerable populations, and protecting agriculture and community values. Read full story
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