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November 26, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA): Public Notice for Registration Permit

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC Read full story


November 22, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for November 22, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tenant Protection Ordinance webinar for landlords; 2) Regional Parks survey on equity and accessibility; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


November 21, 2024 | Economic Development Collaborative

Consultant Sought for EDC Contract

The Economic Development Collaborative is looking to hire a consultant to help us better understand and quantify business owner demographics of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), women-owned, and other traditionally underserved businesses in Sonoma County. Read full story


November 21, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Start Here!

Our virtual Start Here! class is an overview of the County of Sonoma’s job application, examination, and selection processes. This class is intended for the public - whether you are looking for a new position now or planning for a future employment opportunity. Read full story


November 20, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter November 20, 2024

Join Sonoma County's Fifth District for the “We Take Care of Us” virtual town hall this Wednesday, November 20. Engage with local organizations and learn about available support systems. Featuring discussions with Rep. Jared Huffman, Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, and Assemblymember Damon Connolly. Supervisor Hopkins notes, “Our community is filled with caring people who look out for one another.” Read full story


November 15, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for November 15, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) Stay protected from Flu and Covid this winter season; 3) Sonoma County Housing Authority deadline November 30; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


November 14, 2024 | Department of Health Services

RFP Environmental Site Remediation Work Plan

The Department of Health Services is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to develop a comprehensive Site Remediation Work Plan for property located in Sonoma County. The purpose of a work plan is to address environmental contamination issues and ensure the safe and sustainable redevelopment of the site. The current project is known as the Liberty Road Property (APN 021-121-016), located at 1196, 1150, 1122 and 1080 Liberty Road in Petaluma. The primary objective of this project is to develop a detailed Site Remediation Work Plan that outlines the steps and methodologies required to remediate environmental contamination on the project site. Read full story


November 08, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for November 8, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) State of California Apostille Pop-Up event Nov. 14; 2) Tenant Protection Act webinar for landlords Nov. 19; 3) Sonoma County Housing Authority deadline Nov. 30; 4) Podcast of the week; and, 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


November 08, 2024 | Probation Department

Probation Staff Raised Money to Support Local Breast Cancer Patients

Today, we had the privilege of presenting a donation of $740.00 to Executive Director Kent Corley, from North Bay Cancer Alliance following our Sonoma County Probation Pink Patch fundraiser in October. These funds will go towards NBCA's mission of providing critical financial support to breast cancer patients and their families. Cancer patients receive help with transportation costs, lodging, co-pays, grocery cards, or any other essential needs. Read full story


November 08, 2024 | Probation Department

Probation staff participated in the Trunk-or-Treat Event on Monday, October 21, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Trunk-or-Treat with us this year! More than 500 cars and 1,500 trick-or-treaters turned out for this fun drive-thru experience. Probation staff dressed as “Mario Kart” characters who were adored by the community while they enjoyed a safe place to Trick-or-Treat from the trunks of vehicles. Even the Supervised Work Crew dump truck was transformed into the Piranha Plant which the kids loved. Read full story