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Construction Update for Flowery School Trail and Verano Avenue Trail segments
On July 11, 2017, the construction contract was awarded to G.D. Nielson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $468,832. The contract includes paving 0.42 miles of trail and a new wooden pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Construction started on July 14 and is scheduled to be completed by October 4, 2017. Read full story
August is Child Support Awareness Month
The California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) celebrates August as Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM). This year, DCSS reminds parents that their support can fundamentally shape their children’s future. Read full story
Westside Park Boat Launch Temporary Closure
Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. will be returning to Bodega Bay to reset the concrete boat ramp panels at Westside Regional Park to form a tighter fit and extend the ramp down an additional 4 feet to improve low tide launch access. Read full story
The Bay Area Region Child Support Agency Collaborative invites you to the 2017 Employer Workshop
This is a free workshop for employers and payroll professionals to obtain the latest information on your important role in the child support process. Space is limited. RSVP is needed. Read full story
Comments Sought on Maxwell Farms Regional Park Draft Master Plan
Regional Parks hosted a community meeting on July 12 to present and receive feedback on the draft Master Plan update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park. The plan is available here and public comments are welcomed by August 4 to planner Scott Wilkinson (see contact info at right). Read full story
2017 Senior Resource Guide - Guía de Recursos
Sonoma County Senior Resource Guide, in English or Spanish, helps seniors, dependent adults and caregivers search for helpful services. Read full story
2017 Paving ProgramMoves Forward
On June 6th, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the first contracts of the 2017 Pavement Program, kicking off construction on 54.49 miles of roads this summer, as part of a 97 mile program approved by the Board last year. The remaining 42.51 miles are slated for construction in 2018. When the entire 2017 program is completed the County will have paved approximately 300 miles since the summer of 2013, funded with over $65 Million in General Fund Contributions from the Board of Supervisors. Read full story
17th Annual Day of Caring Event
County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa employees will join forces on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, for the 17th annual Day of Caring event! Employees will participate in a day of service, working on a variety of projects ranging from painting, gardening, park trail work, packaging items at a food bank, graffiti removal and more. We are currently accepting projects from non-profit partners of the County and City Read full story
Road Work Update
This week’s current road work includes pothole, sign, and guardrail repair, resurfacing, vegetation removal, clearing debris, installing culverts, retaining wall construction, striping and stenciling. Hauser Bridge Replacement activities continue. Read full story
Tobacco Retail License Renewal
By June 30, 2017, all licensed tobacco retailers located in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County must renew their Tobacco Retail License from the Sonoma County Health Department in order to continue selling tobacco products (including electronic cigarettes). Read full story