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June 30, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Public Input Sought for Draft Master Plan for Maxwell Farms Park

Regional Parks is hosting a community meeting July 12, 2017 to review and invite feedback on a draft master plan update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. The meeting is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. at the Boys and Girls Club inside the park at 100 W. Verano Avenue, Sonoma CA 95476. Read full story


June 07, 2017 | Board of Supervisors Department

2017 Paving Program Moves Forward Despite Storm Damage

Today, the Sonoma CountyBoard of Supervisors approved the first contracts of the 2017 Pavement Program, kicking off construction on 54.49 miles of roadsthis summer, as part of a 97 mile program approved by the Board last year. Read full story


May 24, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County’s Fourth Annual Trail Challenge Kicks Off June 3rd with Fun Run, Party

Sonoma County Regional Parks kicks off its fourth-annual Trails Challenge on Saturday, June 3, 2017, with a fun run and party that also celebrates Regional Parks’ 50th anniversary and National Trails Day. Read full story


May 17, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Spring Lake Water Park Opens May 27, 2017

Sonoma County Regional Parks launches its 2017 summeraquatics season on Saturday, May 27, with the opening of the Spring Lake swimming lagoon – includingthe popular inflatable, floating playground – and new boat rentals on the lake. Read full story


May 17, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Comments Sought on Sonoma Valley Regional Park Study

Regional Parks is seeking public input on a proposedmitigated negative declaration/initial study for the Sonoma Valley RegionalPark Expansion Master Plan. Comments on the adequacy of the study’senvironmental analysis will be accepted through June 12, 2017. The park'smaster plan is being expanded to include trails and natural resource managementfor two parcels added to the park over the past decade. Read full story


May 16, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Construction Starts on Hauser Bridge Replacement

This week, construction ramped up on the replacement of Hauser Bridge, located on Hauser Bridge Road over the South Fork of the Gualala River about 4 miles east of the junction of Highway 1 and Kruse Ranch Road, near Cazadero. Read full story


May 08, 2017 | Economic Development Collaborative

Celebrating National Economic Development Week

Celebrating National Economic Development Week Read full story


May 01, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Supervisors Appoint Regional Parks Director

TheSonoma County Board of Supervisors has selected Bert Whitaker as the newdirector of Regional Parks. Whitaker has served as parks manager since 2007.Regional Parks has approximately 200 employees and a budget of $26 million. Read full story


April 18, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Public Input Invited on North Sonoma Mountain Master Plan

SonomaCounty Regional Parks is developing a master plan for future recreationopportunities and environmental protections for North Sonoma Mountain Regional Parkand Open Space Preserve. The public is invited to learn more and share ideas at a workshopscheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. April 27 at the Bennett Valley Guild Hall, 4145Grange Road, Santa Rosa, 95404. Read full story


April 04, 2017 | Human Resources Department

Junior Commission on Human Rights Launches Youth Survey on Racism in Sonoma County High Schools

The Junior Commission on Human Rights launches youth survey on racism in Sonoma County high schools. Read full story