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Addendum Number 01 to Request for Proposal for Consulting Services
This addendum is issued to furnish information that is supplemental to, will clarify, or modify the above-referenced solicitation. Read full story
Sonoma County Winter Shelters open from November 2018-March 2019
From November 19, 2018, to March 31, 2019, seven nonprofit organizations will team up to expand and create winter shelter services across Sonoma County. This effort will support unsheltered persons to find relief from cold and wet weather. Read full story
Train Jan. 7: Become a Fall Prevention Coach for Older Adults
Register today for the January 7 training for fall prevention coaches! Have fun and help keep older adults safely on their feet! Read full story
Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey
The County of Sonoma and partnering cities want your input on potential barriers and incentives for building accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey (English or Spanish) to inform our efforts to increase housing in Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County Issues Alert Exercises Evaluation Report
The County of Sonoma has issued a report documenting the objectives, public response, lessons learned, and analysis of core capabilities resulting from the Sonoma County Operational Area Alert and Warning Functional Exercises conducted on September 10 and 12, 2018. Read full story
Aviso de Salud Por el Humo de Incendios
La calidad del aire en el Condado de Sonoma ha permanecido pobre. Actualmente, la condición del aire se encuentra mayormente en la categoria ‘roja’, lo cual significa poco sano. Debido a los incendios activos y los cambios de los patrones del aire la calidad del aire puede variar impredeciblemente por varios dias, pero el pronóstico actual del tiempo predice cambios a mediado de la semana. Estamos esperanzados que la condición del aire mejore despues de estos cambios ambientales. Este aviso de salud permanecera vigente hasta que la calidad del aire mejore de manera significante y consistente.Los niños, ancianos y las personas con problemas respiratorios tales como asma,enfermedades pulmonares o cardíacas, tienen el mayor riesgo de sufrir efectosdañinos al estar expuestos a esta situación. Read full story
Smoke Health Advisory Update
Air quality conditions in Sonoma County remain poor. Currently, air quality is mostly in the “red”, unhealthy range. Due to the active wildfires and changing wind patterns our air quality may vary unpredictably however, current weather forecasts predict changes in the middle of this week. We are hopeful that air quality conditions will improve after the weather changes. This health advisory will remain in effect, until the air quality significantly and consistently improves. Children,the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung diseaseand heart disease are most at risk for harmful impacts.As much as possible everyone should limit their time outdoors especially if the smell of smoke is present. Protect your health by following these healthy habits:En español Read full story
Public Hearing - MHSA Annual Update and Plan Review
The Behavioral Health Division presents a Public Hearing toreview the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2018-2019 Plan Update & AnnualUpdate for 2016-2017 on December 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Read full story
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First 5 commissions support linking pre-K and K-12 data to boost student success. Read full story
Smoke Health Advisory Update
Air quality conditions in Sonoma County remainpoor. Currently, air quality is mostly in the “red”, unhealthy range. Due tothe active wildfires and changing wind patterns our air quality may vary unpredictablyfor many days. We are hopeful that conditions will improve but weatherforecasts indicate significant changes will not occur until next week. Thishealth advisory will remain in effect, until the air quality significantly andconsistently improves. Everyone should limit their time outdoors and avoidoutdoor exertion.Children, the elderlyand those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, lung disease and heart disease are most at risk for harmfulimpacts.En español Read full story