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Senior Art Show Registration Open to Artists Age 60+
Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division. Read full story
Registración para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores está abierta para los artistas mayores que 60 años
La registración está abierta hasta el viernes, 1 de abril, para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores para el año 2019. Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show, the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division. Read full story
Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at Free Trainings
Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs -- learn how to protect yourself and stay safely on your feet. Read full story
¡Protéjase! Mejore su equilibrio, prevenga las caídas en un Entrenamiento Gratis
La primera razón por la que los adultos de mayor edad acaban en el cuarto de emergencias es por caerse. No limite sus actividades por preocupación de que se va a caer sobre el piso desnivelado o por las escaleras aprenda como puede protegerse y mantenerse seguro en sus pies. Read full story
Free Event: Green Building Expo on Friday, February 22, 2019
Explore how to make sustainable and low-carbon building choices in your rebuild or home improvements. Read full story
Draft of Ordinance to Establish First 5 Sonoma County as an Independent Public Agency
The First 5 Sonoma County Commission and the Department of Health Services are planning to request approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance Number 5142 (establishing the Sonoma County Children and Families First Commission) as amended by Ordinance Numbers 5236, 5807, and 5881, to establish First 5 Sonoma County Commission as an independent public agency and establish Commission membership, terms, powers, and duties. Read full story
Sonoma County Storm Update 4: Damage Assessments to Begin
With the Atmospheric River no longer a threat to residents, Sonoma County closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 12 p.m. today. Although the EOC is closing for this storm, Emergency Management staff will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor conditions. Read full story
Sonoma County Storm Update 4: Damage Assessments to Begin
With the Atmospheric River no longer a threat to residents, Sonoma County closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 12 p.m. today. Although the EOC is closing for this storm, Emergency Management staff will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor conditions. The evacuation advisory issued yesterday for low-lying areas along the Russian River remains in effect until 10:00 p.m. this evening. Read full story
Actualización sobre Tormenta #4: Comienza la Evaluación de Daños
El Condado de Sonoma desactivó su Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC) hoy a las 12 p.m. debido a que el Rio Atmosférico que pasó por nuestra zona ya no es considerado un peligro para los residentes del condado. Aunque el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia fue cerrado, personal del Departamento de Manejo de Emergencias continúa trabajando con otras agencias para seguir monitoreando la situación. Las evacuaciones voluntarias emitidas ayer para residentes de terrenos bajos cercanos al Rio Russian continúan en efecto hasta las 10 de la noche de hoy. Read full story
County Storm Update 3: Advisory Evacuation Notice
The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River has now reached minor flood stages, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 1 am tomorrow, February 15, at a crest of 36 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Friday, February 15. Read full story