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September 18, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Revised Third Party Plan Check

As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice. Read full story


September 16, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan Update Survey

What is a Local Coastal Plan?The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) serves as the General Plan for the Sonoma Coast.The LCP provides guidance on issues including for land use, protection ofresources, and public access. Help Permit Sonoma assess thebest ways to engage residents in the update of the LCP update by taking a shortsurvey! Read full story


September 16, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury

Health Alert: Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury Read full story


September 13, 2019 | Probation Department

Probation Releases RFP for Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for the Juvenile Hall Programming and Youthful Offender Re-Entry Services program. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2019. Read full story


September 13, 2019 | County of Sonoma

Requirements to Move into Rebuilt Homes

The County is working to help fire survivors move back into their homes. In some cases, people may be able to obtain a temporary occupancy permit, allowing them to move into their home before the building permit is finaled. Read full story


September 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

National Weather Service Heat Advisory for Sonoma County

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Sonoma County for today and tomorrow, Friday, September 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Read full story


September 12, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para el Condado de Sonoma

ElServicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de calor en el condado deSonoma para hoy y mañana viernes 13 de septiembre de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. Read full story


September 06, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Cannabis Ordinance Update September 6, 2019

On August 29, 2019, Permit Sonoma staff provided an update to the Planning Agency about the upcoming Cannabis Ordinance Amendments. Please watch this video to see a recap of this agenda item. Read full story


September 06, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 2019 Issue

The MHSA newsletter is published every two to three months by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division. Read full story


September 06, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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