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Notice of Availability for Public Review and Notice of Public Hearing
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Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for projects funded with federal grants and completed during the FY 24-25 reporting period. This report highlights the accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency…
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42 Million Americans Lose Access to Food Assistance Amid Government Shutdown
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As the federal government shutdown halts funding for SNAP, more than 42 million Americans — including 5.5 million in California — face the sudden loss of food assistance, deepening hunger, poverty, and inequality across the nation. More than 42 million Americans are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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Bridging the Gap: Medi-Cal Dental and Vision Care and the Fight for Equitable Health in California
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While millions of Californians qualify for free dental and vision care through Medi-Cal, only a fraction use these benefits — a gap that reveals deep inequities in access, awareness, and trust within the state’s healthcare system. In a briefing titled “Too Many Californians Are Missing Out on Free Medi-Cal Dental and Vision Care —…
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Education as a Reason for Family Migration
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While the media and academic studies have described the economic reasons behind family migration, the education of children is often overlooked. Families find hope in the education system, not only for social and economic advancement, but also as a way to educate their children beyond the strictly academic. At a briefing organized by American…
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California boosts ballot security and expands voting options
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Ahead of California’s November 4 special election, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber outlined the state’s security protocols, registration deadlines, and expanded voting options, urging voters to verify their status and trust the integrity of the process. Less than a week before the statewide special elections on November 4, 2025, California Secretary of State…
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Cómo asegurarse de que su voto esté protegido y se cuente en la elección especial de California de 2025
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Por Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.Secretaría de Estado de California Al prepararse para hacer oír su voz el martes 4 de noviembre, probablemente una de las elecciones más importantes en la historia de California, es fundamental que todos los votantes del estado tengan la certeza de que sus votos se contarán de manera segura y…
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Bad Bunny and the Redefinition of Latino Narratives in a Time of Crisis and Representation
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As discrimination against Latinos intensifies across the United States, the Puerto Rican artist has emerged as a symbol of cultural resistance — and as a mirror reflecting the social, political, and media transformations redefining Latino identity on a global scale. As discrimination against the Latino community grows across the U.S.—with raids, deportations, and even…
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AVISO DE DISPONIBILIDAD PARA REVISIÓN PÚBLICA Y AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
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Revisión Sustancial al Plan de Participación Ciudadana. El 28 de enero de 2025, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma aprobó el Plan de Participación Comunitaria (CPP) 2025 para el Plan Consolidado 2025-2029. El CPP actualizado eliminó el lenguaje relacionado con ciertos procedimientos que se siguieron durante la pandemia y las excepciones asociadas…
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW ANDNOTICE OF CONCURRENT PUBLIC HEARING
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Substantial Amendment to the 2025 Citizen Participation Plan On January 28, 2025, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025 Community Participation Plan (CPP) for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The updated CPP removed language related to certain procedures that were followed during the pandemic and associated waivers permitted by the U.S. Department of…
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California Faces Pivotal Special Election: Redistricting and the Fight for Fair Representation
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In a briefing hosted by American Community Media and Common Cause, experts warned about partisan gerrymandering risks and racial disparities in voter participation. The November 4 election aims to redraw congressional districts and safeguard voters’ voices amid growing national political tensions. California is heading toward an unprecedented special election on November 4 — one…
