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August 11, 2023 | Permit Sonoma

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


August 11, 2023 | Permit Sonoma

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


August 11, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

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


August 10, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award – Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to: SpeciaLysts, Inc.; Longview Technology Solutions Read full story


August 09, 2023 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Homelessness Services Division is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interim Housing Support Services and Site Management. Read full story


August 07, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 August 2023 Short Newsletter

I recently returned from the National Association of Counties conference in Austin, Texas. For a number of years I have served on the Energy, Environment & Land Use Policy Committee. The committee and the full board of NACo approved two resolutions proposed by Sonoma County. Read full story


August 04, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for August 4, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County board, commission and task force opportunities; 2) 2023 Sonoma County Fair gets underway this week; 3) Interested in a career with local government?; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


August 03, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter August 3, 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


July 28, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for July 28, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important news on the following: 1. Groundbreaking for new Santa Rosa Fire Station 5; 2. Listos California launches its “Summer Of Safety” campaign; 3. Russian River beach parking lots fill early on weekend mornings; 4. Other news from the County of Sonoma Read full story


July 26, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter July 26, 2023

We're excited to bring you details for our upcoming Community Advisory Council meeting happening on August 2, 2023. To ensure everyone can participate, we're adopting a hybrid format — you can join us in person or tune in online, whatever suits you best! Read full story