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May 12, 2023 | Permit Sonoma

End of Extended COVID Permit Expiration Date

In order to support the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the community, Permit Sonoma offered customers a two-year extension above and beyond the regular timelines for various ministerial applications and permits. The conditions attributing to the local emergency no longer exist and the Board of Supervisors is rescinding the local emergency as of May 16, 2023. As such the policy extending the expiration dates will sunset effective May 17, 2023. Read full story


May 12, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 12, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma; 2) Free youth songwriting event May 13; 3) Community mental health forum video now available; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 11, 2023 | Department of Health Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth.

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Youth. Read full story


May 09, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

KRSO Interview – John Alden, Director Of IOLERO

Listen to the May, 8 2023 KRSO Interview with John Alden, Director Of IOLERO Read full story


May 08, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 May 2023 Short Newsletter

I'll keep my intro short, because there is a lot going on in the First District this month! Keep reading below for events, announcements, updates, and community news! Read full story


May 05, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for May 5, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest SoCo Correspondent edition now available; 2) Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo May 6; 3) Sonoma County Transportation Authority seeks public input; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 04, 2023 | Probation Department

Probation Department Staff Participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge

Division Director, Melissa Segura and Probation Industries Crew Supervisor, Victor Gonzales from the Sonoma County Probation Department participated in the Sonoma County Polar Plunge on April 1, 2023 to raise money for our local Special Olympics athletes. Read full story


April 28, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for April 28, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) North Bay Zero Waste Symposium May 11; 2) Sonoma County Sheriff announces 2023 Youth Academy; 3) Food, economic assistance available for local families; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


April 28, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Dear Colleague Letter: Increasing Cases of Syphilis Among Females and of Congenital Syphilis

Sonoma County Public Health (PH) requests your assistance in responding to alarming increases in congenital syphilis in California and Sonoma County. Over the last several years, California has experienced a steep increase in syphilis among females and in congenital syphilis (CS). Read full story


April 26, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

April 2023 Newsletter

Celebrate Earth Day, Read About Expanded Mental Health Services in Schoools, and Learn More about the Updated Camping Ordinance Read full story