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October 04, 2019 | Upstream Investments

Upstream Investments and PolicyLink Present: Bay Area Equity Atlas Overview and Hands-On Data for Action Training Sessions

Join leaders and equity champions from community organizations, businesses, and government agencies invited to learn more about this cutting edge, web-based data and policy tool that can help track the state of equity across the region and drive solutions for inclusive prosperity! Read full story


October 04, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors will introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Sonoma County Code (Emergency and Pre-Hospital Medical Services System). Read full story


September 26, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

September 2019 Newsletter

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Temporary Occupancy Procedures for Fire SurvivorsChapter 40: Sonoma Complex Fire Recovery Code ExtensionCannabis Ordinance UpdateAccessory Dwelling Unit Code ChangesGet Involved in the Local Coastal Plan Update!Permit Requirements for Back-up GeneratorsThird Party Plan Check - Permit Process ImprovementExpedited Plan Reviews - Permit Process Improvement Read full story


September 26, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Mill Creek Evacuation Drill on October 19, 2019

Residentsof Mill Creek are invited to participate in a Sonoma County Evacuation Drill onOctober 19th. The Department of Emergency Management is working withresidents to refine evacuation map for the local area, and procedures. Read full story


September 26, 2019

Demolition Funding Approved by Board of Supervisors

On September 24th the Board of Supervisors voted to approve $10.8 million toward demolition of the blighted buildings on the Chanate Campus. Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Requirements for Back-up Generators

During a power de-energization event, a generator can provide emergency electrical power to your home. If you live in unincorporated Sonoma County and plan to use a generator that connects to your electrical panel, you will need a permit from Permit Sonoma for the electrical work. If the generator will be housed in a structure of its own, the structure may be subject to additional permits. Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Heat Advisory and Possible Power Shut off

The National Weather Service is forecasting hot temperatures throughout the region and in Sonoma County over the next few days. Sonoma County will see high temperatures today Tuesday September 24, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm tomorrow September 25, 2019 with several areas in the County moving into the orange and red level HeatRisk forecast. Read full story


September 24, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Servicio Nacional de Meteorología para elCondado de Sonoma

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional pronostica temperaturas cálidas en toda la región y en el condado de Sonoma en los próximos días. El condado de Sonoma verá altas temperaturas hoy martes 24 de septiembre a partir de las 11 a.m. hasta las 8:00 pm miércoles 25 de septiembre, 2019 con varias áreas en el Condado moviéndose hacia el pronóstico HeatRisk de nivel naranja y rojo. Read full story


September 23, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Thank You for Attending the 2019 Conference!

The Leaders in Action: Equity and Oral Health Conference on September 20, 2019 brought together local and regional champions that presented methods to address social determinants of oral health in order to promote equity in communities, schools, and clinics.   Please click on the link below for slides and resources from the event.  https://links.sonoma-county.org/iRl8AcLkZxs/ Read full story


September 18, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Revised Third Party Plan Check

As part of our continued pursuit of process improvements, Permit Sonoma has revised the Third Party Plan Check policy (BPC-013). The goal of the revision is to reduce permit processing time by removing some of the obstacles in our previous practice. Read full story