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September 22, 2017 | Board of Supervisors Department

Supervisors Adopt Resolution in Support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program

The Board ofSupervisors have adopted a resolution to affirm the County’s commitment toprotect and support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)recipients and all immigrant community members in Sonoma County. Read full story


September 14, 2017 | Board of Supervisors Department

Cannabis Penalty Relief Program Extended

The SonomaCounty Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on September 12, 2017, to modify and extend the Temporary Code Enforcement PenaltyRelief Program for Cannabis businesses. Read full story


September 12, 2017 | Human Resources Department

Helping Mothers Overcome Addiction

The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women host a public presentation and Q&A session with Linda Carlson, Executive Director of the Women's Recovery Services (WRS) in Santa Rosa. The WRS provides a leg-up to pregnant and parenting mothers overcoming addiction issues. Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 6.00 at Permit Sonoma 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Read full story


September 05, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Hauser Bridge Road Detours for Bridge Construction

Over the next month, vehicles and bicyclists will be detoured around Hauser Bridge for a total of seven days. These detours will allow the steel for the new bridge to be delivered and set in place, using the existing bridge to stage the construction. Read full story


September 01, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Fall Activities Guide Features Dozens of Hikes, Outings and Events

Regional Parks’ fall activities guide is now available and features dozens of new hikes, family outings and special events. The guide brings together information for dozens of activities planned in September, October and November, many of them offered for the first time and many of them free. Read full story


August 25, 2017 | Human Resources Department

The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status of Women Celebrates Women's Equality Day...The Struggle Continues

The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status of Women Celebrates Women's Equality Day...The Struggle Continues. Read full story


August 24, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Nonstop Service from Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Minneapolis/St. Paul Starts This Week

Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport announces that Sun Country Airlines will begin its nonstop flights between Sonoma County (STS) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (MSP) beginning this Thursday, August 24, 2017. Read full story


August 17, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Public Input Sought for Draft Master Plan for Larson Park

Regional Parks is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, August 23, to review and invite feedback on a draft master plan update for Larson Park in Sonoma. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Flowery School Multi-purpose room at 17600 Highway 12 in Sonoma. Read full story


August 09, 2017 | Economic Development Collaborative

Sonoma County Contractswith Magellan Advisors toDevelop Broadband Strategic Plan

2147506897 2017-08-09 false Immediate Sonoma County Contractswith Magellan Advisors  toDevelop Broadband Strategic Plan Santa Rosa CA SANTA ROSA, CA—TheSonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) has engaged Magellan Advisors toassist the county in developing a Broadband S Read full story


August 05, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Temporary Visitor Center Opens at Doran Beach

Regional Parks opened a temporary visitor center at  on Aug. 5, 2017, welcoming campers and beach-goers with family activities and refreshments. Read full story