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July 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award Contract

Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Division Behavioral Health Services for Sonoma County Youth Request for Proposals # 19-004 (SC001-0000000855) Read full story


July 02, 2019

News from Our Partner: Housing Choice Vouchers

The Sonoma County Housing Authority is accepting applications for its new Housing Choice Voucher lottery waiting list from July 1-31, 2019. Applications can be completed online at www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 or in person at: Sonoma County Housing Authority, 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Read full story


July 02, 2019 | County Executive's Office

Supervisors Approve and Fund Cannabis Ordinance Update Part II

Supervisors Approve and Fund Cannabis Ordinance Update Part II Read full story


July 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Second Inter-Professional Conference -- September 20, 2019

An inter-professional conference on September 20, 2019, to incorporate oral health best practices to address social determinants of health. Read full story


June 28, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

June 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:June Performance Data Onsite Waste Treatment System Manual Updates Comprehensive Planning Work Plan Customer Interview with Jerry Eddinger Public Meeting Recaps Abandoned Vehicle Abatement – 2019 Flood Response Read full story


June 28, 2019 | County Executive's Office

Supreme Court Decision on the Census

OnJune 27, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling blockingthe citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 census questionnaire for atleast the time being. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Governor Extends Price Gouging Protections

On May 31, 2019, Governor Newsom extended the Price Gouging protections under Penal Code Section 396 for Sonoma County and other counties affected by wildfires. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Receiver Appointed For California Sonoma Steam II Charter School

The San Diego County Grand jury handed down a criminal indictment which uncovered a statewide financial fraud related to the operation, control and oversight of 19 charter schools including the California Sonoma STEAM II charter school in the Guerneville Elementary School District. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Rental Scams

A reminder to be aware of rental scams.  We have received reports of new scams involving properties in Sonoma County. In these cases, a person runs an ad usually on Craig’s list advertising a property is for rent and instructs you to drive by. Read full story


June 12, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Board Approves Permit Sonoma’s 2-Year Comprehensive Planning Work Plan

On June 4, 2019 the Board of Supervisors approved the work plan for the County’s Comprehensive Planning efforts for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Permit Sonoma’s Comprehensive Planning team is responsible for the development and implementation of the General Plan and Area Plans, Local Coastal Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Code, and other policy documents and initiatives as directed by the Board of Supervisors. Read full story