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February 04, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

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 WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing an updated Registration Permit for the existing WindsorMaterial Recovery Facility.


January 20, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Veterinarian Services

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Veterinary services provided by a licensed veterinarian at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter for animals residing in the shelter.


January 13, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP Behavioral Health Services Act-Funded Program

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Behavioral Health Services Act-Funded Program Services. The Department is soliciting proposals for the purpose of developing a series of separate agreements for the performance of various key services outlined in the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).


February 11, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Board of Supervisors awards $12.4 million in Measure O and state funds for mental health and homeless services

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded $12.4 million to support mental health and homelessness services across the county, the latest in a series of investments funded by Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020.


January 12, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Advisory lifted for remaining coastal and river beaches downriver from Russian River wastewater spill

After two days of water sampling by Sonoma County’s environmental health agency at the remaining coastal beaches (Goat Rock, Stillwater, Black Point and Gualala) and river beaches (Johnson’s, Monte Rio and Patterson Point), the advisory to stay out of the water at these locations has been lifted today. The water testing was done following last week’s sewage spill at the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant in Guerneville and samples were within State Recreational Health standards.


January 09, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Advisory lifted for three coastal beaches downriver from Russian River wastewater spill

After two days of water sampling by Sonoma County’s environmental health department at Doran, Campbell Cove and Salmon Creek beaches, the advisory to stay out of the water at these three beaches has been lifted. The water testing was done following this week’s sewage spill at the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant in Guerneville and the samples were found to be in the appropriate range.