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Annual Senior Art Show Displays Work by Artists Age 60+
The 2019 Senior Art Show, a display of original artwork by Sonoma County residents age 60+, runs May 21-July 11, at Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. The Opening Reception is Thurs., May 23, 1-4 p.m., at the Finley Center. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
1 de mayo: Llame (707) 565-INFO para Respuestas o Preocupaciones acerca del Envejecimiento
Empezando el 1 de mayo, adultos de 60 años o mayor pueden hablar con trabajadores sociales con experiencia de la Agencia de Adultos y Envejecimiento del Condado de Sonoma al llamar al nuevo numera de información y asistencia 707-565-INFO (707-565-4636) para responder a preguntas acerca de los muchos problemas que se enfrentan los adultos de mayor edad y para recibir referencias a servicios ofrecidos por agencias en la comunidad o por el gobierno. La asistencia gratis por teléfono se ofrece de lunes a viernes, 9AM a 4PM en inglés o en español. (Interpretes para otros lenguajes o asistencia alternativa para la comunicación pueden ser solicitados). Read full story
Comida Gratis, regalos, descuentos y giros realza el mes de mayo para celebrar el programa CalFresh
Los departamentos del Condado y otras agencias no comerciales los invita a celebrar el mes de CalFresh en el mes de mayo al regalar fruto saludable, bolsas para el mercado hechas de tela, recetas y libros de cocinar, adicionalmente giras de los mercados de agricultores y descuentos “Market Match”, eventos para la educación de nutrición y para inscribirse o recibir más información sobre el programa CalFresh en localidades en Santa Rosa, Petaluma y Healdsburg. Read full story
Free Food, Giveaways, Discounts and Tours Highlight May CalFresh Month Celebration
County departments and local nonprofits invite the community to celebrate CalFresh Month throughout May at free giveaways of healthy produce, cloth market bags, recipe cards and cookbooks, plus farmers market tours and Market Match discounts, nutrition education events andCalFresh eligibility and enrollment information at locations in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg. Read full story
Sawmill Death Leads to Filing and Resolution of Case for Unlawful Worker Safety Practices
District Attorney Jill Ravitch has announced that defendant Pacific States Industries dba Redwood Empire Sawmill has resolved a civil case against it for unlawful business practices regarding worker safety laws as a result of the death of Raul Lule at the mill on April 10, 201 Read full story
Call (707) 565-INFO for Answers to Concerns about Aging
Starting May 1, older adults can talk with experienced Sonoma County Adult & Aging Division social workers by calling a new information and assistance line at for answers to questions about a host of aging issues and get referrals to helpful community and government services. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
County & Local Fire Districts Prepare for Defensible Space Inspections
Despite the recent heavy rains, a large portion of Sonoma County continues to face risks from wildfire. One of the best ways for property owners and residents to protect their homes is to create good defensible space to ensure a buffer between their property and any surrounding grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area. Read full story
Los Distritos de Bomberos del Condado y Locales se Preparan para Hacer Inspecciones a los Espacios de Defensa
A pesar de las fuertes lluvias recientes, una gran parte del Condado de Sonoma sigue enfrentando el riesgo de incendios. Read full story
Sonoma County Board to Consider New Economic Development Director
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider theappointment of a City of Stockton Economic Development Manager to fulfill therole as the new director of the Economic Development Department Read full story
Regional Parks HostsWorkshops for Russian River Trail
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting two community workshops to gather input on a potential Russian River bicycle and pedestrian trail between Forestville and Jenner. The meetings are scheduled for May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and May 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Guerneville Elementary School, 14630 Armstrong Woods Road. Read full story