News Index
Happy, Healthy Holidays
'Tis the season of joy and togetherness - and crowds, lines, overspending, and too much togetherness, at times. It's little wonder that so many of us feel stressed during the holidays. Read full story
Roads Maintenance Update 12-14-15
This week, road crews will be working on Green Valley Road and Bodega Highway, and performing regular maintenance around the county. Read full story
Volunteer Matter of Balance Coaches Needed
Volunteer to coach seniors for an award-winning, fallprevention program, A Matter of Balance - Managing Concerns about Falls. Teach older adults whohave concerns about falling how to reduce their fear of falling and safely increasetheir activity levels. Train as a facilitator to conduct these eight,two-hour sessions at locations countywide. To become a volunteer coach,email the Matter of Balance Coordinator or call (707) 565-5936.Seniors: Register for a scheduled course or request one for your community by visiting the A Matter of Balance Website or calling (707) 565-5936. Read full story
Clearing Culverts and Preparing for Rain
This week we completed clearing a crossing at Adobe Creek and Casa Grande Road near Petaluma, in preparation for winter rains and El Nino. View the before, during, and after of this significant project. Read full story
Free Rides for College Students and Veterans Extended After Successful Pilot Program
Sonoma County increased access to essential services and reduced greenhouse gas emissions with over 200,000 trips made by Veterans and Sonoma County College Students in 2015 Read full story
Roads Maintenance Update 11-23-15
This week, road crews will be removing summer crossings at Asti and Odd Fellow, striping and marking pavement,performing erosion control, patching potholes, and running mowers. Read full story
Supervisor Susan Gorin Invites District 1 Constituents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
First District Supervisor Susan Gorin invites applications for positions on local policy making bodies. A list of all boards, commissions, and committees to which the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors appoints members is available online. 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 in Local Response Area’s (LRA) can now resume burning. Burning may only be conducted on permissible burn days, which are updated regularly on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s website: http://www.baaqmd.gov/permits/open-burn. Read full story
Agenda Independent Citizen Advisory Committee On Pension Matters
Agenda for the next November 20, 2015 meeting of the Independent Citizen Advisory Committee On Pension Matters. Read full story
County Committed to Serving Public and Respecting Employees During Strike
SEIU Local 1021, representing over 2,000 County employees, has called a strike for Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Read full story