News Index
District 1 August 2024 Short Newsletter
On July 27th, I attended an event celebrating the completion of the first phase of improvements to Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. Read full story
Weekly roundup for August 2, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Maxwell Farms Regional Park renovation; 2) Crocker pedestrian bridge; 3) Fair runs through August 11; 4) Elderberry Commons transferred to Burbank Housing; and 5) Recommendations to ease Penngrove traffic. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter August 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the County's Climate Response Action Plan, the Racial Equity Action Plan, the tenant protections ordinance and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Community Meeting: Monte Rio/Villa Grande Wastewater Solutions Pilot Project
A community meeting was held on June 29, 2024 regarding the wastewater solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport welcomes two new destinations as Avelo Airlines expands service
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today announced that Avelo Airlines will add two new non-stop destinations from STS: Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ontario, California. Read full story
August is Child Support Awareness Month
August is Child Support Awareness Month, recognized in California and nationwide. In partnership with the 47 county and regional child support offices, California Child Support Services understands that every co-parent wants to provide shelter and safety for their children but in today’s economy, it takes solutions and support to make that happen. Read full story
Weekly roundup for July 26, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) “The Greatest Fair on Earth” starts next week; 2) New edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 3) Free life jackets available to borrow at Russian River beaches; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Sonoma County to install Crocker Road pedestrian bridge in Cloverdale
A Crocker Road bike and pedestrian bridge over the Russian River in Cloverdale will be installed next week, adding significant safety improvements to the main road serving the city from the east. Read full story
County releases Penngrove traffic study and invites public to weigh in on potential solutions
Sonoma County’s Department of Public Infrastructure today released a report on traffic in Penngrove, the first step in implementing improvements and safety measures in response to the increased congestion in the southern Sonoma County area. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves project scope and next steps for proposed Sonoma County Government Center
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a project scope and next steps for construction of a 200,000-square-foot government center to be located on the current County campus site in Santa Rosa. The action steps, unanimously approved by the Board, call for a one-tower $308 million government center, which would house between 800 and 1,000 employees, as well as redevelopment space to include up to 1,000 housing units. Read full story