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August 26, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County advances ordinance restricting retail sales and distribution of nitrous oxide

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would restrict the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide-dispensing devices in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. The proposed ordinance is intended to address growing public health, safety and environmental concerns associated with the non-medical inhalation of nitrous oxide while preserving access for legitimate medical, dental, culinary, automotive, industrial and research purposes Read full story


August 21, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Matrix Consulting Group and Wohlford Consulting. Read full story


August 19, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County to break ground on new youth behavioral health campus at Los Guilicos

Sonoma County officials will break ground on a new youth behavioral health campus at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 322 Hood House Drive in Santa Rosa. The facility will expand access to urgently needed mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and their families. Members of the media are invited to attend. Read full story


August 10, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: STI Prevention and Collaboration 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 Santa Rosa Community Health. Read full story


August 01, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality caused by the Feliz Fire in Mendocino County

The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of northern Sonoma County may experience "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or "Unhealthy" air quality caused by the wildfire event in Mendocino County near Hopland. Read full story


July 30, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County updates health advisory due to poor air quality caused by the Woodside Fire

8:15 P.M. UPDATE: Conditions are changing quickly and the air quality conditions have evolved to "hazardous" and "very unhealthy" levels. The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of Sonoma County may experience "very unhealthy" or "hazardous" air quality caused by the wildfire event along the coast near Timber Cove and Salt Point State Park. 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


July 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Family & Client Education & Support Program 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 NAMI Sonoma County. Read full story


July 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026. The current risk to the general public remains low in the United States, but healthcare providers must be ready to identify, isolate, and report any suspect case. 6 Read full story


July 16, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Consultant Services for Ballot Measure Renewal 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 TeamCivX, LLC. Read full story


July 09, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP Homeless Management Information System Software

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Homeless Management Information System Software Solution. Read full story