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May 28, 2025 | Department of Health Services

Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations(CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid WasteLocal Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for the City of Santa Rosa.Please be advised that the Sonoma County LEA received and accepted for filing a Registration Permit fora Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facility located at 35 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401. TheLEA has determined the Registration is complete and correct, as per Title 14 of the California Code ofRegulations (CCR) Section 18104.1. The LEA is certified by the California Department of Resources,Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites withinSonoma County, including Medium Volume Transfer/Processing Facilities. Read full story


May 23, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 23, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Have you prepared for wildfire season?; 2) Mussel Dog inspections begin at Lake Sonoma; 3) Stay connected with local government on social media; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


May 23, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter May 21, 2025

Learn about the Use of Tasers in Jail by watching the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office presentation that was provided at the May 14, 2025 Community Advisory Council meeting. Read full story


May 23, 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

CDFA and Partner Agencies Remind Travelers of the Risks of Pests in Packed Fruits, Vegetables, or Meat Products on their Summer Trips

As millions of travelers pack their bags this Memorial Day weekend for the unofficial beginning of summer travel season, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and its partners in federal and local government are reminding travelers NOT to pack fruits, vegetables, or meat products that could spread harmful pests, like invasive fruit flies. Read full story


May 21, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Availability for Public Review and Public Hearing Notice - 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025

These combined notices satisfy three separate but related procedural requirements for project activities proposed to be undertaken by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and as a result, the comment periods for the FONSI, NOI-RROF and Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain have been combined. Read full story


May 16, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 16, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) New editions of SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat now available; 2) Support for monthly expenses available to eligible applicants; 3) Sonoma County Behavioral Health’s CAPE Program; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


May 15, 2025 | Department of Health Services

RFP for Crisis Residential Services

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Crisis Residential Services for adults aged 18 years and older experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on June 25, 2025. Read full story


May 13, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter May 13, 2025

Join New Ad Hoc Committee Community Engagement on ICE Policies focused on engaging the community around the Sheriff’s Office policies and practices related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read full story


May 09, 2025 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly roundup for May 9, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony May 14; 2) Aging and Disability Online Resource Hub; 3) Subscribe to a County newsletter; 4) Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story


May 07, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Combined Notices: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI-RROF) and Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-year Floodplain

These combined notices satisfy three separate but related procedural requirements for project activities proposed to be undertaken by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and as a result, the comment periods for the FONSI, NOI-RROF and Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain have been combined. Read full story