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January 24, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

January 2019 Issue of Permit Sonoma Newsletter Now Available!

In this issue of our e-newsletter we have:Removing Barriers for Overnight Stays on Agricultural LandHauser Bridge Replacement ProjectDisability Access Requirements and ResourcesInterview with Planning Commissioner Larry Reed Read full story


January 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

California HOPE Geographic Data Report

California HOPE also known as the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) was designed and implemented to address the emotional impact on survivors of the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires and it supports outreach events targeting vulnerable populations such as seniors, Latino residents, and families with children age five and under. The data in this report shows survivors in the various regions are not experiencing event reactions in identical ways. Read full story


January 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

It's Crop Report Time!

We are conducting our annual survey for the Sonoma County Agricultural Crop Report. If you are an agricultural producer, it is important that we receive your production figures for 2018. Read full story


January 14, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Historic Preservation Grants Application Deadline Extended to February 28, 2019

Apply Now! Applications are now being accepted for Historic Preservation Grants. Grant funds in this category are for the renovation, restoration, and/or preservation of historical resources. Read full story


January 08, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

January SoCo Correspondent

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors would like to wish you ahappy new year.  2018 was a challenging year for many of our residents, but it wasalso the year we started to rise together. Although we know we have a long wayahead of us, we want to make 2019 the year of recovery. Please share the Correspondent with your family and friends, and if you have any ideas of how we can improve the newsletter or other outreach efforts please send us your thoughts to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org. Read full story


January 04, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Community Rises to Housing Challenge

We hear you! Thanks to everyone that responded to the County’s request for help in identifying potential sites in unincorporated areas to rezone for housing. As of January 4, 2019, we received submissions for 42 parcels to evaluate for rezoning. Of those parcels in the unincorporated area, there is a total of about 100 acres with a potential for approximately 2,000 new housing units. Read full story


December 31, 2018 | Permit Sonoma

Help Us Find Housing Sites

As the County continues our initiative to produce more housing, we need your help in finding sites. If sites meet our criteria, we will work with the owner and community to rezone them for more density with design review to ensure quality and community compatibility. View in English | View in Spanish Read full story


December 28, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Apply Now to Serve on the Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division is seeking applications for membership on its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Steering Committee. Read full story


December 28, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Mental Health Services Act Newsletter January 2019 Issue

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) newsletter is published every two to three months by Sonoma County Behavioral Health. Read full story


December 28, 2018 | County of Sonoma

Christmas Tree Recycling

Compost and mulch made from Christmas Trees is highly prized for its acidic qualities. Please take advantage of one of the four convenient recycling methods available to you. List of how, when and where trees can be recycled. Read full story