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Notice of Public Hearing: Draft Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold a concurrent public meeting to consider funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) for eligible activities that prepare for, prevent, and or respond to the coronavirus. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 29, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach Sept. 6; 2) Wildfire risk reduction webinar Sept. 10; 3) Regional Parks survey on strategic plan; 4) Sonoma County Transit is free for youth and students; 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Robert Pittman, Sonoma County Counsel, announces retirement after 35 years of public service
After 35 years in public service, including the past 14 years with the County of Sonoma, County Counsel Robert Pittman has announced his retirement, effective January 2026. Pittman has served as County Counsel since September 2020, guiding the Office of County Counsel through significant challenges and milestones. He began his career as a city planner in Artesia, California, before attending law school with the goal of becoming a public agency attorney. Read full story
RFP for Peer and Family Support Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Peer and Family Support Services for our new school-based services program, CAPE (Crisis Assessment, Prevention, and Education). Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 7, 2025. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves $5M in opioid settlement funds for substance use disorder projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $5 million in funding to three local organizations that submitted proposals to address the opioid crisis. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for August 22, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Air Quality Advisory issued due to Pickett Fire in Napa County; 2) Latest SoCo Correspondent now available; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to IEM International, Inc and LIFEwest of Northern California. Read full story
Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality caused by Pickett Fire in Calistoga
The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of Sonoma County may experience poor air quality caused by the wildfire event in Napa County. People may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. Below are some things you can do when the air quality is poor. Read full story
Westside Road reopens Aug. 28 as Sonoma County nears completion of major storm recovery project
Nearly seven months after an atmospheric river dropped a deluge of rain on Sonoma County, causing massive destruction and tragically claiming two lives, the first of six critical road repair projects is nearing full completion. Westside Road in Forestville will reopen on Thursday, August 28, at noon including a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Sonoma County Public Infrastructure to mark the milestone. Read full story
Maria Christina Rivera, County of Sonoma Executive Officer, announces retirement
Maria Christina Rivera, County of Sonoma Executive Officer, has announced her plan to retire in early 2026. Rivera’s nearly 30-year career in public service, marked by her unwavering dedication, integrity and change-making leadership, culminated in becoming the first Latina to lead the County. Read full story
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