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April 16, 2026 | Permit Sonoma

Latest News | April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Permit Sonoma’s community newsletter. You'll find important updates about projects, policies, and opportunities to get involved. Our goal is to keep you informed and connected and work together for a sustainable Sonoma County. Read full story


April 16, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services. Fee studies will help to ensure the Department utilizes overhead rates that accurately account for the true cost of providing various services, and to assess appropriate fees and rates that will allow the Department to recover the actual costs incurred for fee-related services. Read full story


April 13, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter April 13, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


April 09, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Building Use for Peer Wellness Center Services

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Building Use for Peer Wellness Center Services. The County intends to award two revocable license agreements to a single operator for the use of these facilities to provide recovery-oriented, peer-led behavioral health services designed to promote hope, empowerment, community connection, and improved quality of life for adults experiencing serious behavioral health challenges. Read full story


April 01, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO in the news

The Press Democrat and KQED - April 2026 Read full story


April 01, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter April 1, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


March 30, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 3 Monthly Newsletter March 2026

Read the latest newsletter from Supervisor Coursey regarding Measure O Funds, Casa Roseland, MASCOTS, community surveys, ways to get involved in your community and local events. Read full story


March 27, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Coordinated Entry System (CES) Operator

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above-mentioned solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County. Read full story


March 21, 2026 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - The Terraces at Copeland Creek

On or about April 9, 2026, Sonoma County, as Responsible Entity (RE) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to allow for the release of $1,300,000 in the form of Community Project Funding (CPF) funding and $1,018, 920 for 70 Project Based Vouchers (PBV) via the PBV Program under U.S. Code Title 42, Chapter 88 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 Section 8 (c)(9), as amended, for the project known as the Terraces at Copeland Creek to convert a motel into permanent supportive housing (PSH) units for seniors, 55 years of age or more, experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a behavioral health challenge or a suspected behavioral health challenge with prioritization for veterans. Read full story


March 19, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

News from the 5th District | March 19, 2026

Read the latest District 5 Newsletter to learn about faster permits, neighborhood parks, Spud Point Marina icehouse funding, pregnancy supports, grants, engagement opportunities and more. Read full story