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November 20, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1, 2020 in Sonoma County; property owners urged to submit Right of Entry forms as soon as possible

The Consolidated Debris RemovalProgram operated by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) isset to begin in Sonoma County on December  1, 2020 Read full story


November 18, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County 2020 Point-in-Time Homeless Count showed reduction in County homelessness

Sonoma County’s 2020 Point-in-Time Homeless Count report released this week shows that the number of people experiencing homelessness in Sonoma County decreased by 7% since 2019. Read full story


November 18, 2020 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County Housing Authority Opens New Project-Based Voucher Waitlists for apartment units in Sonoma

The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept applicationsfrom November 16 through December 18, 2020  for new Project-Based Voucher Waitlists tied toone, two and three-bedroom units at Altamira Family Apartments in Sonoma Read full story


November 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

LocalEntities File Suit Against PG&E for2019 Kincade Fire Damages to Public Resources

Today, the County of Sonoma, City of Santa Rosa,Town of Windsor, City of Cloverdale, City of Healdsburg, AgriculturalPreservation and Open Space District, Sonoma County Water Agency and CommunityDevelopment Commission filed a lawsuit against PG&E for damages to publicresources resulting from the 2019 Kincade Fire. Read full story


November 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Former Regional Parks Director Caryl Hart appointed interim general managerof Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space District

The Boardof Directors of the Open Space District today announced the appointment ofCaryl Hart, the former Director of Sonoma County Regional Parks, to serve asinterim general manager of the Sonoma County Agricultural and Open SpaceDistrict. Read full story


November 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County receives $60,000 federal grant award for flood hazard study

The County of Sonoma’sProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing option - a part of the County’sEnergy Independence Program (SCEIP) - is now available to property ownerswithin the City of Santa Rosa for wildfire and seismic structural hardeningof  homes and businesses. Read full story


November 16, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Older Adults can Stay Connected During the Holidays at (707) 565-INFO

Older adults 60+ can still stay connected by phone to helpful senior services, meals and wellness checks by calling the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging Information & Assistance Line at (707) 565-INFO (4636). Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Sonoma County District Attorney Awarded DUIProsecution Grant

Sonoma County District Attorney’s Officereceived a $255,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)for a special team to prosecute alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases. Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Residents and Workers Affected by Glass Fire May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Benefits

Eligible Sonoma County residents and workers who experienced financial losses during the Glass Fire can supplement their food budgets by applying for Disaster CalFresh food benefits between November 16-20 online or in-person with the Sonoma County Human Services Department Economic Assistance Division. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story


November 13, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Residentes y trabajadores afectados por el Incendio Glass pueden ser elegibles para beneficios de alimentos por desastre

Los residentes y trabajadores elegibles del Condado de Sonoma que hayan sufrido pérdidas económicas durante el Incendio Glass pueden complementar sus presupuestos para comprar comestibles solicitando beneficios para alimentos de CalFresh para Desastres, entre el 16 y el 20 de noviembre en línea o en persona, con la Asistencia Económica del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Sonoma. Read full story