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February 18, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Coalition’s Committee Vacancies – Application Due March 2, 2026

The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition invites members of the public to apply for current Homeless Coalition Committee Vacancies. There are three (3) vacancies to be filled for the Coordinated Entry Advisory (CEA) Committee. Read full story


February 17, 2026 | Department of Health Services

RFP Interim Housing Site Management Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to this Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide homelessness interim site management services to the County’s two main Interim Housing sites (Eliza’s Village and Mickey Zane Place). Read full story


February 04, 2026 | 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 an updated Registration Permit for the existing WindsorMaterial Recovery Facility. Read full story


January 28, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Hydrogen Cyanide Leak - Shelter in Place Issued

This is an advisory alert to healthcare and response partners regarding a shelter in place alert issued for south portions of Santa Rosa and adjacent areas. The chemical released is a respiratory hazard, and hospitals should be aware that individuals may self-present. Read full story


January 23, 2026 | Department of Health Services

Measles in California

As of January 23, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 2,255 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. for the year 2025, the highest annual total since measles was declared eliminated in 2000, and 416 confirmed cases in 2026 to date. Read full story


January 20, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

A Statement from Supervisor Coursey - January 2026

Read the latest statement from Supervisor Coursey Read full story


January 20, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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


January 20, 2026 | Department of Health Services

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


January 16, 2026 | Human Resources Department

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


January 15, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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