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IOLERO Newsletter January 16, 2026
With a wish for a happy and healthy new year, IOLERO's Newsletter features the CAC's new Ad Hoc Committees and February meeting details, Director John Alden's Interview on Men's Spaces, and a Staff Highlight! Read full story
RFP for Veterinarian Services
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Veterinary services provided by a licensed veterinarian at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter for animals residing in the shelter. Read full story
Impact of ICE enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County 2025
On January 8, 2026, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women approved a position paper examining the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County. The position paper was developed through a Commission-hosted hearing held on September 11, 2025, which created space to share some of the real-life experiences of immigrant women in Sonoma County dealing with ICE enforcement and better understand the impact on their lives and their families through their eyes. Speakers were selected from different parts of the County, different social and civil roles, and different perspectives. Read full story
Men's Spaces interview with John Alden, Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO)
Listen to Men's Spaces Host, Kenneth Norton's interview with John Alden, Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Engineering Division Manager, Residential Service Worker - Extra-Help, Sheriff’s Office IT Specialist, and much more! Read full story
RFP Behavioral Health Services Act-Funded Program
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Behavioral Health Services Act-Funded Program Services. The Department is soliciting proposals for the purpose of developing a series of separate agreements for the performance of various key services outlined in the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). Read full story
Advisory lifted for remaining coastal and river beaches downriver from Russian River wastewater spill
After two days of water sampling by Sonoma County’s environmental health agency at the remaining coastal beaches (Goat Rock, Stillwater, Black Point and Gualala) and river beaches (Johnson’s, Monte Rio and Patterson Point), the advisory to stay out of the water at these locations has been lifted today. The water testing was done following last week’s sewage spill at the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant in Guerneville and samples were within State Recreational Health standards. Read full story
Advisory lifted for three coastal beaches downriver from Russian River wastewater spill
After two days of water sampling by Sonoma County’s environmental health department at Doran, Campbell Cove and Salmon Creek beaches, the advisory to stay out of the water at these three beaches has been lifted. The water testing was done following this week’s sewage spill at the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant in Guerneville and the samples were found to be in the appropriate range. Read full story
Now Available - Request for Information: Civic and/or Commercial Parcels at Tierra de Rosas
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) invites you to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) for the Civic and/or Commercial parcels at Tierra de Rosas. Tierra de Rosas is the master development located at 665 Sebastopol Road in the Roseland neighborhood of Santa Rosa. The purpose of this RFI is to inform the Commission of respondents with solution ideas for owning, developing, and operating the Civic and/or Commercial parcels. Read full story
Sonoma County health officer issues advisory to not eat wild mushrooms after death of county resident
A Sonoma County resident died this past weekend after consuming wild mushrooms. Statewide, there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning, including three deaths and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. Given that, in an average year, fewer than five cases statewide would normally be expected, Sonoma County interim health officer Dr. Michael Stacey is advising residents not to eat wild mushrooms. Read full story
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