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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
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
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
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
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
Tolay Lake Regional Park Environmental Review Available for Public Comment
The Tolay Lake Regional Park Environmental Impact Report evaluates potential impacts of implementing the master plan and recommends ways to reduce or avoid those impacts. The master plan provides a blueprint for the future of the 3,400-acre park southeast of Petaluma. Read full story
Andy’s Unity Park Takes Important Steps Forward
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved funding for the development of Andy’s Unity Park, a 4 acre community park in Southwest Santa Rosa. This action follows a significant community engagement process to inform the development of the park. Read full story
Permitted Open Burning Allowed
Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Al Terrell advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning. Read full story
IOLERO Appoints Community Advisory Council
Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) appoints Community Advisory Council (CAC). Read full story
Women Can Vote! Women Can Run! Women Can Win!
The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will be holding a free family-friendly workshop and event featuring voter registration and education, local political success stories, as well as guidance on getting involved in public service. Read full story