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August 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO August 3, 2020 Newsletter

Please join IOLERO and the Community Advisory Council (CAC)  tonight at 6pm  for a discussion about how to strengthen law enforcement oversight in Sonoma County. Read full story


July 31, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Planning Agency Update July 30, 2020

Staff gave a presentation regarding the Cannabis Ordinance Update key items for consideration, process, and timeline.View the PowerPoint Presentation. Read full story


July 31, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Message From County Administrator

I would like to thank you again for all that you havebeen doing to help our community weather this crisis and to help your departmentsand colleagues adapt to the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19. Yourcommitment and perseverance have made all the difference. Read full story


July 26, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS PeopleSoft Encumbrance Roll process is complete; PeopleSoft accessibility has been restored

The Fiscal Year 2019-2020 year-end encumbranceroll process was successfully completed. PeopleSoft is now online and availablefor use. Read full story


July 26, 2020 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

EFS OnBase server upgrade complete - EFS OnBase is ready for use

The EFS OnBase server upgrade is complete. EFS OnBase functionality has beenrestored. Read full story


July 24, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice Healdsburg Transfer Station

The Healdsburg Transfer Station site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA.  The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA.  The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story


July 23, 2020 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

City Announces Sewer Upgrade Project on Chanate Road

The City of Santa Rosa plans to upgrade Sewer & Water Lines around Chanate Road and Mendocino Avenue. Read full story


July 22, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Extortion Scam RePrivate Phone Messages And Photos

Another recent scam has been reported locally in which thescammer sends a text indicating they have accessed your phone and that if youdo not pay them, they will make embarrassing photos or texts public. Read full story


July 22, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Senior Scam Re: Home Improvements

We have received a report that phone solicitors arecontacting seniors representing they are part of a new County sponsored programto assist seniors with home repairs. Read full story


July 21, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

Flood ManagementDesign Manual (FMDM) Announcement

Sonoma Water’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution approving the Flood Management Design Manual (FMDM) to provide guidance and criteria for the conveyance of storm water. The FMDM is a significant update to the existing criteria and will replace the current Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC). Read full story