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October 12, 2016 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Appoints Community Advisory Council

Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) appoints Community Advisory Council (CAC). Read full story

August 03, 2016 | Human Resources Department

Women Can Vote! Women Can Run! Women Can Win!

The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will be holding a free family-friendly workshop and event featuring voter registration and education, local political success stories, as well as guidance on getting involved in public service. Read full story

July 26, 2016 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach Fully Operational

The recently established Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review & Outreach (IOLERO) has announced it is now fully operational, and is launching a robust department website dedicated to providing open information to the community. Read full story

April 21, 2016 | Board of Supervisors Department

Community Meet & Greet Scheduled for Jerry Threet

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recently appointed Jerry Threet, JD, as Director of the newly established Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). The Board is pleased to invite community members to meet and welcome him on Monday, April 25, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Rotunda, located at 3313 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. Read full story

March 23, 2016 | Economic Development Collaborative

Mendocino and Sonoma Counties Call for Input on First Joint Five-Year Economic Development Plan

The Sonoma-MendocinoEconomic Development District(EDD), created througha joint powers agreement betweenSonoma County and Mendocino County in January2015, today launcheda new website. Read full story

March 02, 2016 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors Anticipates Appointing Jerry Threet as Director for Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors anticipates the appointment of Jerry Threet as the Director of the newly established Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) at their upcoming March 15, 2016 Board meeting Read full story

January 27, 2016 | Human Resources Department

2nd Annual - One Billion Rising

The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status ofWomen (CSW) is proud to announce our 2nd annual event as part of theglobal movement, One Billion Rising, which seeks to end violence against women. Read full story

November 21, 2015 | Board of Supervisors Department

Supervisor Susan Gorin Invites District 1 Constituents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

First District Supervisor Susan Gorin invites applications for positions on local policy making bodies. A list of all boards, commissions, and committees to which the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors appoints members is available online. Read full story

November 17, 2015 | Board of Supervisors Department

Permitted Open Burning Allowed

Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Al Terrell advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits in Local Response Area’s (LRA) can now resume burning. Burning may only be conducted on permissible burn days, which are updated regularly on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s website: http://www.baaqmd.gov/permits/open-burn. Read full story

October 19, 2015 | Department of Health Services

Department of Health Services Releases Results of Local Farmworkers Health Survey

Today, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) released the first- ever study of local farmworkers' health and well-being. The main finding from the study found that the vast majority of farmworkers permanently reside in Sonoma County with their families. Read full story