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Sonoma County extends Residential Chipping Program to reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County has extended its freeResidential Curbside Chipper Program for 2020 to reduce the risk for spread ofwildfires. The expansion of the program is the result of a Board of Supervisorsdecision to increase funding for vegetation management in Sonoma County. Read full story
FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center Opening Friday, November 6, 2020 for Glass Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Mobile Response Intake Center on Friday, Nov. 6 at Maria Carrillo High School, 6975 Montecito Blvd, Santa Rosa to provide one-on-one support to Glass Fire survivors registering for federal disaster assistance. Read full story
Board of Directors commit to nationwide search for newgeneral manager of Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open SpaceDistrict
The Boardof Directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open SpaceDistrict today announced the District will launch a national search for a newgeneral manager of the Ag + Open Space District. Read full story
Shaded fuel break to be constructed in Sonoma Valley Regional Park
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Sonoma County Regional Parks will begin construction of a shaded fuel break in Sonoma Valley Regional Park in an effort to improve forest health, promote park resiliency, and modulate the severity of future wildfires. Read full story
Early in-person voting begins thisweekend
Startingon Saturday, October 31, 2020, voters in Sonoma County who have not already voted bymail can vote in person in the Nov. 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election. Read full story
El estado inicia la fase 1 de barrido de desechos domésticos peligrosos para el Incendio Glass
El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicasde California espera iniciar Fase 1 que incluyera barridos de residuospeligrosos. Read full story
State Initiating Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweeps forGlass Fire
The California Department of Toxic Substance Control is expected to initiate the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweeps next week for residential properties with damaged or destroyed structures from the Glass Fire in Sonoma County. Read full story
CazaderoCannabis Grower Pleads Guilty to Felony Environmental Violations
Michael Silva, 37, of Cazadero pled guilty to three felonycounts related to environmental violations on property where he was growing 1,450cannabis plants without environmental permits. Read full story
County of Sonoma on track to complete 51 miles of repaved roads
The County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works today announced that it is nearing completion of the Summer 2020 construction schedule, including successful resurfacing of 51 miles of roadway in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County. Read full story
Disaster Food Benefits Aid Residents and Workers Affected by Walbridge/Meyers LNU Complex Wildfire
Low-income residents and workers affected by the Walbridge/Meyers LNU Complex wildfires can apply for Disaster CalFresh food benefits between Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, November 5, 2020, through the Sonoma County Human Services Department Economic Assistance Division. Read full story