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Sonoma County GSAs Seek Input from Agricultural Groundwater Users on Policies & Programs
The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) are dedicated to monitoring and sustaining local groundwater levels. Groundwater plays a critical role in supporting agriculture throughout Sonoma County, representing between 30% to 60% of groundwater use in Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa Plain, and Sonoma Valley. Read full story
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds. These funds are available for affordable rental and or ownership housing located in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for September 5, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach September 6; 2) Sonoma Ready! event September 6 in Windsor; 3) Regional Parks ‘Water Bark’ runs through September; 4) Hudeman Slough boat launch closed temporarily; and 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Crisis Residential Services RFP
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 the contract be awarded to Progress Foundation. Read full story
RFQ for LEMSA Medical Director
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Medical Director for the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 30, 2025 Read full story
Conservation Sonoma Public Workshop
Conservation Sonoma invites community members, landowners, organizations, and agency partners to join a public workshop on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter September 3, 2025
IOLERO has completed its independent investigation into the fatal shooting of David Pelaez-Chavez by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy. The full report provides detailed findings, analysis, and transparency into this critical case. Read full story
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
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
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