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Measure O: Behavioral Health & Homelessness Pathways to Sustainability Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Measure O: Behavioral Health & Homelessness Pathways to Sustainability. The Department is looking to use Measure O funding to support the community and help protect the County’s investments in Behavioral Health and Homelessness services and programs. The Department is seeking applications from a mix of community-based organizations (CBOs) and local government partners with existing projects critical to these networks that are facing funding uncertainties in the coming year. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Children's Residential Care Counselor I - Extra-Help, Programmer Analyst - Extra Help, Water Agency Operations Engineer, and much more! Read full story
Nomination period for Nov. 4 Uniform District Election extended to Aug. 13
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following special district offices up for election in November have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 13 because one or more incumbents did not file by the Aug. 8 deadline. Read full story
Pesticide Use Report Form Changes for Production Agriculture
Due to recent changes to Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR) sections 6624 & 6626 concerning pesticide use reports (PURs) for production agriculture, start and end times are now required for all pesticide applications on an agricultural commodity. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter August 6, 2025
Watch: IOLERO Director John Alden on SoCo Chat! Read full story
Sonoma Valley’s first Rapid Rehousing Program offers financial incentives to landlords who rent units to people experiencing homelessness
HomeFirst and the Sonoma County Department of Health Services are launching the first-ever Rapid Rehousing Program dedicated to Sonoma Valley, a region where approximately 100 people are currently experiencing homelessness. Read full story
A note from Supervisor Hopkins | August 5, 2025
In a time of fear and uncertainty, we owe our community not just compassion, but honesty. A sanctuary ordinance we can't enforce does more harm than good - and I can't support that. Read full story
Sonoma County recognized as state leader in child support services
The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been recognized by the State of California for outstanding performance, earning top honors for helping parents reach agreements that improve the financial stability and well-being of their children. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces non-stop service to Palm Springs on Alaska Airlines
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add Palm Springs as a non-stop destination from STS. The popular route will operate seasonally, with service commencing in October and ending in May of each calendar year. The first flight is scheduled for Oct. 26. Alaska Airlines will service Palm Springs with five weekly round-trip flights, utilizing their 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. Read full story
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, CAL FIRE, and Sonoma County Fire District lead strategic wildfire prevention project
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, and Sonoma County Fire District are leading a proactive vegetation management and fire prevention project along two of the county’s most critical evacuation corridors: Mark West Springs Road and Porter Creek Road. Read full story
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