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November 02, 2018 | Natural Resources

“Wastewater Woman” Joins theFight Against Grease, Wipes and Unwanted Meds

Something as simple as flushing the toilet can causebig problems. Just ask your local wastewater treatment plant worker. Read full story


October 30, 2018 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

County of Sonoma OfficialsInaugurate Innovative Traffic Warning Sign

County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works officials along with representatives of District Four Supervisor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, James Gore, and representatives of District Five Supervisor, Lynda Hopkins, will be joined by Sebastopol artist Patrick Amiot and members of the public for a special gathering to inaugurate the new Laughlin Road Artistic Warning Sign on Wednesday, October 31 at 9 a.m. Read full story


October 30, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County High Schools Reduce Carbon Footprint During Commute

Efforts to shift school commutes away fromsingle-rider trips to more sustainable modes of transportation, such aswalking, bicycling, carpooling, and public transit are making a difference at12 Sonoma County high schools. Read full story


October 28, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Animal Services Requests on SoCo Connect

Sonoma County Animal Services can now take requests online to remove a dead animal via SoCo Connect. Read full story


October 24, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Local Forum to Highlight Energy Efficiency andConservation Resources for the Agricultural Community

Farmers,vineyard owners, and other agricultural business owners are invited toparticipate in a free workshop on Tuesday, November 6 from 9 AM to 11 AM at theFarm Bureau Office to hear best practices from local farmers about energy and efficiencyand water conservation. Read full story


October 24, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Department of Justice Grant awarded to theImpact Sonoma, Tobacco & Nicotine Prevention Team

The ImpactSonoma Tobacco & Nicotine Prevention Team has been awarded two years of funding from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program totaling $156,842. Funding will be used to build capacity within school districts and their local law enforcement agency partners to address youth vaping. Read full story


October 23, 2018 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Department of Transportation and Public Works Teamswith Local Artist PatrickAmiot on Innovative Traffic Control Measure

The County of SonomaDepartment of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) today announced aninnovative partnership with Sebastopol artist Patrick Amiot to create twosix-foot-eight-inch vultures that will be mounted on a mast arm over LaughlinRoad to discourage long semi-truck traffic between River Road and NorthLaughlin Road. Read full story


October 14, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Prepares to Notify Residents of Upcoming PG&E Power Shut-Off Due Extreme Weather Conditions

Sonoma County officials are prepared to notify residents who will likely be impacted by PG&E’s planned power shut-off this evening, due to extreme weather conditions. PG&E estimates that around 400 customers in Sonoma County will be impacted by a power shut-off. Read full story


October 14, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Prepares to Notify Residents of Upcoming PG&E Power Shut-Off Due Extreme Weather Conditions

Sonoma County officials are prepared to notify residents who will likely be impacted by PG&E’s planned power shut-off this evening, due to extreme weather conditions. PG&E estimates that around 400 customers in Sonoma County will be impacted by a power shut-off. Read full story


October 13, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Responds to PG&E’sPotential Power Shut-Off With Advanced Preparation

Thisafternoon, the County of Sonoma acted promptly to prepare for the potentialshut down of PG&E power to areas of Sonoma County. Read full story