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December 14, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Non-Congregate Shelter and Transitional Hotel Meal Delivery Services

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services, to contract local food vendors to prepare and deliver hot and cold meals to guests at some or all of the County’s non-congregate shelter and permanent supportive housing site locations for a designated number of meal periods (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) per week. Read full story


December 14, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sonoma County Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate.  Read full story


December 14, 2022 | Probation Department

Sonoma County Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger Receives Statewide Recognition from the Chief Probation Officers of California for CPOC Award of Excellence

On December 8, 2022, Sonoma Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger was recognized at the statewide 2022 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony in Sacramento as the CPOC Award of Excellence recipient. This award is given to an employee of any rank selected by the CPOC affiliate for meritorious service, significant contributions, career achievement among other reasons warranting recognition. Read full story


December 13, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

December 2022 Good News

As we wrap up 2022, we are sharing in a series of newsletters some of the key accomplishments across West County in the past year. Check out the exciting updates below. Read full story


December 12, 2022 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Service Engagement with Incarcerated Persons

This RFP is being issued by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department), Behavioral Health Division. This RFP seeks to identify Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to provide engagement and systems navigation services. The Department is committed to tracking meaningful outcomes and working with CBOs to ensure that high quality services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Read full story


December 09, 2022 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 9, 2022

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Wind advisory, gale watch in effect this weekend; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma free upcoming drop-off events; and 3) Other news from County of Sonoma Read full story


December 07, 2022 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 December 2022 Short Newsletter

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, and that you're staying warm amidst this frigid start to December. I'm thankful that last week, the County of Sonoma and City of Sonoma were able to open a temporary warming center at the Sonoma Veterans Center, which I know was of great concern in the community.Original Publishing Date: 12/7/22 Read full story



December 07, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2023-2024 is now available!

The Community Development Commission is excited to release a Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply. Read full story


December 07, 2022 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Funding Availability (2023)

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission will be accepting applications for fiscal year 2023 funds that total over $4 million dollars including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, CDBG Cares Act, and the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund. Eligible projects include affordable housing activities, capital projects, tenant based rental assistance, homelessness supportive services, rapid rehousing, fair housing services, non-congregate shelter, and economic development activities. Read full story