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IOLERO Newsletter September 1, 2023
Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there. Read full story
Advancing Fair & Affordable Housing, Disaster Preparedness, Adoption of the Coastal Plan
Over the last month, the Board of Supervisors has been working on significant items related to housing and homelessness, climate action, public services and more. We’ve included many updates on the Board's work in this newsletter as well as informaiton on local events, the latest news, and important announcements from county agencies and the community at large. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 25, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Heat safety reminder as summer temperatures continue; 2) Spring Lake water park update; 3) Foster parents needed for Sonoma County pets; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Disaster Scams
With the recent disasters in Maui and Southern California, please be alert for disaster scams which always occur after natural disasters. Read full story
District 1 August 2023 Newsletter
The theme of this column has become the Highway 12 corridor in the Sonoma Valley; as so many County residents use Highway 12 to travel to Napa County and points east, it is important to let you know what is happening along the way. Please drive safely and allow extra time to navigate through the Valley with these projects happening. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 18, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wildfire Resource Fair this Saturday, Aug. 19; 2) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award – Service Engagement with Incarcerated Individuals
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to theabove referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending tothe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: Interfaith Shelter Network, Inc. Read full story
Permits Online Unavailable 5 PM August 11 until 8 AM August 14
Permit Sonoma is excited to roll out the new Digital Plan Room (DPR). In preparation for these improvements, Permit Sonoma's online permitting tool, Permits Online, will be down from Friday, August 11, at 5 PM until Monday, August 14, at 8 AM. Read full story
OWTS Manual Update May 22 2024
On June 4, 2024, Permit Sonoma will be seeking the Board of Supervisor’s authorization to submit a Local Agency Management Program to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The State’s OWTS Policy requires each jurisdiction to apply to the Regional Water Board in order to implement a local program for the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems (aka septic systems). The County’s OWTS Manual contains the local polices for regulating OWTS, while the LAMP is the application to operate a local program. The County of Sonoma is pleased to release the latest draft of our Onsite Wastewater Treatment (OWTS) Manual. We will be holding Zoom meetings the week of May 20, 2024, to receive public input and comment. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 11, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Regional Parks seeks input on new Calabazas Creek Preserve; 2) Fire season tips for equipment safety; 3) Sonoma Coast cleanup event this weekend; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story