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March 03, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Tolay Creek Ranch Added to Tolay Lake Regional Park

The Sonoma Land Trust on March 3, 2017 donated the 1,665-acre Tolay Creek Ranch to Sonoma County Regional Parks. The property is adjacent to Tolay Lake Regional Park, and its donation doubles the size of the park complex. Read full story


March 03, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Tolay Creek Ranch Added to Tolay Lake Regional Park

The Sonoma Land Trust on March 3, 2017 donated the 1,665-acre Tolay Creek Ranch to Sonoma County Regional Parks. The property is adjacent to Tolay Lake Regional Park, and its donation doubles the size of the park complex. Once at risk for subdivision and vineyard development, the Tolay Creek property features sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, dazzling wildflower displays, and plenty of space for hiking. Read full story


March 01, 2017 | Economic Development Collaborative

2017 Sonoma County Restaurant Week Launches

2017 Sonoma County Restaurant Week Launches Read full story


February 28, 2017 | Human Resources Department

County Commission to Host Former Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Gubernatorial Candidate Delaine Eastin at the March 9, 2017 Meeting.

The Commission on the Status of Women will have former California Superintendent of Public Instruction, and current gubernatorial candidate, Delaine Eastin, as their guest speaker at the March 9, 2017 meeting. The meeting will be held at 6.00pm at the Permit & Resource Management Dept. Read full story


February 28, 2017 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

United Airlines Announces Service to Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS)

Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) announces that United Airlines will offer three nonstop daily flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting June 8, 2017. Read full story


February 07, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Flooding Prompts Closures of Parks, Trails

Sonoma County parks and trails are now open. Due to the amount of flooding, clean-up efforts will continue at some locations and the beach staircase at the Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail is estimated to re-open by summer. Read full story


February 07, 2017 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Supervisors Select Chanate Property Development Plan

The Board ofSupervisors approved entering into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreementwith Chanate Community Development Partners, LLC to build a mixture ofaffordable housing units and recreational amenities on its 82-acre ChanateComplex property. Read full story


February 01, 2017 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach Announces Community Engagement Initiative

IOLERO to partner with Sheriff’s Office to bring Community Engagement Circle to Springs area of Sonoma Read full story


January 23, 2017 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Adopts Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Safe Management of Pain

Today the Committee for Healthcare Improvement, a coalition of healthcare providers that is part of Sonoma County Health Action, announced health care organizations across Sonoma County are implementing common guidelines for safe pain management. Read full story


January 18, 2017 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks Director Announces Resignation

Sonoma County Regional Parks Director Caryl Hart has announced her resignation effective June 20, 2017. Hart has led the department since 2010, overseeing the operations of 56 parks, trails and beaches and a staff of 200 full-time and seasonal employees. Read full story