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March 07, 2024 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story


March 01, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Public Forum on Homelessness (#4) - Addressing Homelessness 101

You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief overview on homelessness and the types of housing and shelter options that are available, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about homelessness in Sonoma County. Read full story


February 27, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

February 2024 Newsletter: Climate Action, Improving Service Delivery, and More!

New Composting Facility Coming to Sonoma County, Plans for Climate Center at SDC, and County Strategies to Improve Service Delivery. Read our District 3 February 2024 Newsletter for details! Read full story


February 27, 2024 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Public Hearing - Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment

The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold a concurrent public hearing on March 20, 2024 to consider funding applications submitted for the following funding sources: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME Community Housing Development Organization (HOME-CHDO), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF). Read full story


February 23, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for February 23, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Caltrans Highway 12 roadwork scheduled this weekend; 3) Webinars on grant funding for vegetation management; 4) New SoCo Chat podcast episodes just released; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


February 23, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition’s Committee Vacancies- Application Period Now Open!

This serves as a notification of vacancies in the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board Committees. Read full story


February 20, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 February 2024 Newsletter

In the wake of our most recent round of storms, in which steady downpours and fierce winds resulted in flooded roads, swollen creeks and rivers, downed trees, and prolonged power outages, I have had Sonoma County’s unincorporated communities on my mind. Read full story


February 16, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for February 16, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Winter storm safety reminder; 2) Sonoma County offices closed February 19 for Presidents’ Day; 3) SoCo Chat Podcast introduces news Roundtable Series; 4) Sonoma County Restaurant Week returns February 19-25; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


February 15, 2024 | Office of the District Attorney

Costco Scams

If you receive an email indicating your COSTCO membership has expired it is likely a scam. Read full story


February 09, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for February 9, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sustainability Workshop, Steelhead Festival this weekend; 2) Human Services resource hub, winter storm support available; 3) February 20 deadline to register to vote in Presidential Primary election; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story