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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


March 19, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP for STI Prevention and Collaboration

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Prevention and Collaboration. The project will support the implementation of public health activities related to monitoring, prevention, testing, and linkage to and retention in care activities for the most vulnerable and under-served individuals living with, or at high risk for, STIs. Read full story




March 16, 2026 | Permit Sonoma

FBI Warning About Phishing Scam

Important update about the nationwide phishing scam. Read full story


March 16, 2026 | Department of Health Services

FY 2026 CoC Renewal Evaluations: Rating & Ranking Process for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition has begun its annual review of local housing and homelessness programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. Read full story


March 12, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors letter of support for the SMART Initiative: Safe, Modern and Accessible Rail and Transit

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recognizes the important role the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system plays in the North Bay’s transportation network and supports the SMART Initiative’s efforts to sustain and strengthen this critical investment in public infrastructure. Read full story


March 09, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures Proposes Fee Changes Effective 07.01.2026

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa.  The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions.   Read full story


March 06, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter March 3, 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