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February 10, 2016

Public Invited to Help Plan Future of Maxwell Farms Regional Park

Regional Parks is updating the master plan for Maxwell Farms Regional Park to guide future improvements. As part of the process, planners are hosting a Feb. 17 public workshop as a follow-up to the initial planning session held last year. The workshop is an opportunity for Sonoma Valley residents to review and discuss preliminary concepts and help shape the renovation of this popular park. Read full story



February 09, 2016 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Road Updates - February 9, 2016

Thisweek’s work includes shoulder erosion repair, installing rock walls in OldSkaggs Springs Road, fixing sidewalks in Sonoma, paving in Green Valley Road, ditching inBodega Bay, culvert and storm drain cleaning with Vactor trucks, and roadsidevegetation removal. Lakeville Road’s tree work will be completed this week anddelays might still occur during the day, so alternate routes are advised. Read full story


February 03, 2016 | Department of Health Services

State of Tobacco Control 2016

The State of Tobacco Control 2016 report grades all fifty states and the federal government on four key tobacco control policies. Read full story


January 29, 2016 | County Administrator's Office

2015 Sonoma County Annual Report

In 2015, we were fortunate to celebrate the continued improvement of our local economy and took strides to finance our strategic priorities. Read full story


January 28, 2016 | Human Resources Department

Ideas and Support for your 2016 Goals

The new year is a great time to think about your goals - including how to live a healthier lifestyle. Here are some ideas on how to improve your overall health and well-being - from practicing mindfulness to keeping an exercise routine going. Read full story


January 14, 2016 | Information Systems Department

Information Security Bulletin

This security bulletin appliesto the following internet browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, andFirefox Read full story


January 11, 2016 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Road Maintenance Update 1-11-16

Alternateroutes are advised on Lakeville Road between State Highways 116 and 37, southof Petaluma, as treework will take place today until 3 pm,causing delays. Road crews in Sonoma andCotati were busy this weekend responding to down trees. This rainy week,the work crews will be filling potholes, cleaning culverts and storm drains,cutting roadside vegetation, blading rock from slides and repairing guardrails. Read full story


December 28, 2015 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

Road Maintenance Update 12-28-15

This week projects include sanding roads to prepare for icy conditions, safety work at Lakeville Road's eucalyptus grove, pothole repair and roadside vegetation work, a Cal Fire crew on Riebli Road, culvert cleaning in the South and West county areas, storm drain work on Graton Road, guard rail repairs by the Bridge crew and sign maintenance by the Traffic crew. Read full story


December 22, 2015 | Permit Sonoma

Volunteers Needed for Community Advisory Team

The Springs is an area located in central Sonoma Valley immediately north of the city of Sonoma. A Community Advisory Team (CAT) will be created to serve as a liaison to area residents, businesses and organizations and provide input during the development of the Springs area plan. Read full story