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Lived Experience of Homelessness in Sonoma County: A Community Webinar
You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, November 29th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief discussion on homeless experiences, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. Read full story
National Environmental Policy Act Environmental Review – Public Notice for Steelhead Beach Park Project - Removal of Accessibility Barriers
On or about November 20, 2023, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of $75,000 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants funds as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C. 5301- 5321, as amended, to undertake a project known as Steelhead Beach ADA project for the purpose of providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to public facility Steelhead Beach Regional Park. Read full story
SoCo Adapts Free Wildfire Risk Assessment
Get up to $10,000 in rebates to reduce your wildfire risk. Get a free wildfire risk assessment to become eligible for up to $10,000 in rebates to reduce your wildfire risk (final rebate amounts are subject to change). Enter a location to check eligibility. Read full story
District 1 November 2023 Short Newsletter
The leaves are finally turning and rainy weather is upon us - it's fall! Fall also marks the start of our season of celebration, and I always look forward to the ways our community decorates our residences, businesses, and public spaces, be it for Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Christmas, or for any reason at all! A community member recently sent me this stunning photo of El Molino Central in the Springs. Public art is such a wonderful way to express our identities, cultures, and creativity, and I hope to feature more in my newsletter going forward. Read full story
2022 July 29 - David Pelaez-Chavez
On July 29, 2022, thirty-six-year-old David Pelaez-Chavez was shot with a firearm by Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Dietrick. Mr. Pelaez-Chavez died as a result of those gunshot wounds. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for November 3, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free fall outings with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space; 2) Volunteers needed for Nov. 16 job fair for homeless community; 3) Explore a career with County of Sonoma; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board 2024 Elections
Nominations are hereby invited for five (3) seats to be chosen by eligible CoC voters at the CoC Quarterly Membership meeting on December 13, 2024, at 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Nominations and Statement of Interest forms will be accepted until November 29th at 5pm. Read full story
Creative Sonoma Announces Grant Awards to Six Public School Districts
Funding Provided by the Hewlett Foundation and the California Arts Council Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Section, Solid Waste Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Guerneville Transfer Station operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. Read full story