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October 05, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Mental Health Services Act Newsletter October 2018 Issue

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) newsletter is published every two to three months by Sonoma County Behavioral Health. Read full story


October 02, 2018 | Permit Sonoma

Update on Building Permit Turnaround Times

As many of you know, in this competitive job market, our entire industry is experiencing a challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled building staff. Permit Sonoma currently has a 40 percent temporary shortage in staff members that review building permits. Our department closely monitors our permit turnaround times and makes this information publicly available through our online performance dashboard.   Read More Read full story


September 28, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Refunds to Pay Day Loan Customers

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is refunding $505 million dollars to consumers who took out loans between January 2009 and January 2013 from AMG Services and its related companies. Read full story


September 28, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Donating to Charities after a Disaster

With the many recent disasters that have occurred locally and in the news, it is important to be aware that scammers unfortunately take advantage by exploiting these tragedies. For a helpful list of tips to consider when donating to charities Read full story


September 28, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Costco and Retail Scams

Many scammers take advantage of our familiarity with well know businesses and their logos so that you think you are receiving an email from a store that you may do business with. Read full story


September 28, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors Approves Formation of Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 the Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the municipal advisory council. Read full story


September 20, 2018 | County Administrator's Office

DispensaryWaitlist Update

TheCounty has launched a new cannabis dispensary waitlist available to applicantswith permit eligible properties. Read full story


September 11, 2018 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

September 2018: Veterans Memorial Buildings Newsletter

Veterans Advisory Committee Endorses New Policy Read full story


September 10, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Mental Health Services Act Newsletter September 2018 Issue

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) newsletter is published every two to three months by Sonoma County Behavioral Health. Read full story


September 07, 2018 | County Administrator's Office

September SoCo Correspondent

On Monday, September 10th the County of Sonoma will be conducting a SoCoAlert TEST. All Sonoma County residents who are subscribed, and all landlines, will receive a phone call. Sign up at  SoCoAlert.com or call  866-939-0911. On Wednesday, September 12th the County will conduct a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) TEST. This test will involve the communities of Roseland, Healdsburg, Penngrove, Cotati and Glen Ellen. WEA is an emergency message sent through your mobile carrier, similar to Amber Alerts. No registration is required. Additionally, the County will conduct an Emergency Alert System test, which will interrupt local radio and television broadcasts.Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read our Newsletter Read full story