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August 09, 2017 | Economic Development Collaborative

Sonoma County Contractswith Magellan Advisors toDevelop Broadband Strategic Plan

2147506897 2017-08-09 false Immediate Sonoma County Contractswith Magellan Advisors  toDevelop Broadband Strategic Plan Santa Rosa CA SANTA ROSA, CA—TheSonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) has engaged Magellan Advisors toassist the county in developing a Broadband S Read full story


August 05, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Temporary Visitor Center Opens at Doran Beach

Regional Parks opened a temporary visitor center at  on Aug. 5, 2017, welcoming campers and beach-goers with family activities and refreshments. Read full story


July 26, 2017 | Department of Health Services

Blue-Green Algae Toxins Detected in Russian River

On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 DHS received test results indicatingthat a low-level of blue-green algae toxins are present in certain areas of theriver. In accordance with state guidance, the level of toxin present is enoughto trigger the posting of “Caution” signs. Signs in both English and Spanishwill be posted at the ten major beaches along the Russian River. Read full story


July 14, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Kicking Off 54 Miles of Road Construction

OnMonday, July 17, construction is set to begin on 54 miles ofmajor roads in unincorporated Sonoma County. Improvements range from rebuildingroads to treatments that keep good roads in a good condition. Read full story


July 07, 2017 | Human Resources Department

Mental Health: Increasing Awareness and Resources

Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women invite members of the public to a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sonoma County on July 13, 2017 at 6.00pm. Read full story


June 30, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Summer Swimming Opens atHealdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach

The swimming beach on the Russian River at  Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach  is open for the summer, with the addition of an inflatable water slide and tube rentals. Read full story


June 30, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Input Sought on Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan Update

Sonoma County Regional Parks ishosting a community meeting July 12 to review and invite feedback on a draftmaster plan update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park inSonoma. The meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club insidethe park at 100 W. Verano Ave. Read full story


June 30, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Public Input Sought for Draft Master Plan for Maxwell Farms Park

Regional Parks is hosting a community meeting July 12, 2017 to review and invite feedback on a draft master plan update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. The meeting is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. at the Boys and Girls Club inside the park at 100 W. Verano Avenue, Sonoma CA 95476. Read full story


June 07, 2017 | Board of Supervisors Department

2017 Paving Program Moves Forward Despite Storm Damage

Today, the Sonoma CountyBoard of Supervisors approved the first contracts of the 2017 Pavement Program, kicking off construction on 54.49 miles of roadsthis summer, as part of a 97 mile program approved by the Board last year. Read full story


May 24, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County’s Fourth Annual Trail Challenge Kicks Off June 3rd with Fun Run, Party

Sonoma County Regional Parks kicks off its fourth-annual Trails Challenge on Saturday, June 3, 2017, with a fun run and party that also celebrates Regional Parks’ 50th anniversary and National Trails Day. Read full story