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Weekly Roundup for August 22, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Air Quality Advisory issued due to Pickett Fire in Napa County; 2) Latest SoCo Correspondent now available; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to IEM International, Inc and LIFEwest of Northern California. Read full story
Sonoma County issues health advisory due to poor air quality caused by Pickett Fire in Calistoga
The Sonoma County Health Officer today issued the following health advisory: Areas of Sonoma County may experience poor air quality caused by the wildfire event in Napa County. People may experience adverse health effects from the smoke over Sonoma County and across the region. Below are some things you can do when the air quality is poor. Read full story
Westside Road reopens Aug. 28 as Sonoma County nears completion of major storm recovery project
Nearly seven months after an atmospheric river dropped a deluge of rain on Sonoma County, causing massive destruction and tragically claiming two lives, the first of six critical road repair projects is nearing full completion. Westside Road in Forestville will reopen on Thursday, August 28, at noon including a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Sonoma County Public Infrastructure to mark the milestone. Read full story
Maria Christina Rivera, County of Sonoma Executive Officer, announces retirement
Maria Christina Rivera, County of Sonoma Executive Officer, has announced her plan to retire in early 2026. Rivera’s nearly 30-year career in public service, marked by her unwavering dedication, integrity and change-making leadership, culminated in becoming the first Latina to lead the County. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Auditor's Payroll Technician - Confidential, Probation Juvenile Correctional Counselor I, Sheriff's Office Detention Specialist, and much more! Read full story
Sonoma County Historical Records Commission nominations open for the 2025 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards
The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2025 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. This award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections and archives located within Sonoma County. Nominees located within the boundaries of Sonoma County and practicing the collection and preservation of historical records for the promotion of history and cultural preservation qualify for the award. Read full story
Sonoma County creates online hub to help communities reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County today announced the launch of SonomaCountyResilient.org, a new website that makes it easier than ever to find information and funding for land management projects that reduce wildfire risk and protect local ecosystems. The website will serve as a one-stop hub for residents, landowners, resource managers and organizations seeking technical assistance, funding and practical tools for local forest and watershed management projects. Read full story
Remembering those lost to drug overdoses at Aug. 30 overdose awareness event
An average of 12 people die each month in Sonoma County from drug overdoses, which is the third highest rate among Bay Area counties. With fentanyl having emerged as a stealth drug often unknowingly mixed into other drugs, the situation has only become more dire. To raise awareness of the dangers of overdosing, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services invites the public to attend a free special event that will include music, art, food, demonstrations of overdose prevention tools and a display of classic lowriders from the Latin Rollers Car Club. Read full story
Measure O: Behavioral Health & Homelessness Pathways to Sustainability Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Measure O: Behavioral Health & Homelessness Pathways to Sustainability. The Department is looking to use Measure O funding to support the community and help protect the County’s investments in Behavioral Health and Homelessness services and programs. The Department is seeking applications from a mix of community-based organizations (CBOs) and local government partners with existing projects critical to these networks that are facing funding uncertainties in the coming year. Read full story
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