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December 29, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Gratitude

Over the last 7 weeks, we have provided you with tips and resources on varying topics from healthy snacks and stress to getting a good night's sleep and exercising. As you may have gleaned, weight management depends on more factors than simply monitoring your diet and exercising. Read full story


December 29, 2014 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Road Maintenance Update

Road Maintenance activity update for the week of December 29, 2014, through January 2, 2015. Read full story


December 16, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Add a (non-alcoholic) drink to your rotation

Did you know that alcohol can contain almost as many calories per gram as fat? Read full story


December 10, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Avoid holiday stress

The gift of choice. Loading up on obligations, or spending time with people you don't really want to, sets yourself up for stressful situations. Give yourself the gift of choice so when you do accept an invitation or choose to buy presents - you will be happy in the knowledge that you gave yourself the gift of choice and you'll be more likely to experience these events joyfully. Read full story


December 05, 2014 | Permit Sonoma

Residential Demolition and Road Closure at 6015 and 6033 Highway 1, Bodega Bay

Update: Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) Staff has issued an Emergency Coastal Development Permit at 6015 Highway 1 and a Coastal Development Permit at 6033 Highway 1, Bodega Bay (Gleason’s Beach) for demolition of a house and destruction of a septic system on each lot to avoid further land failure and undermining of adjacent Highway 1. Staff has also issued consequent demolition permits for each lot. The permitted work may require closure of the southbound lane of Highway 1 along the property frontages December 8-12 and 15-19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Read full story


November 26, 2014 | Human Resources Department

A little exercise each day helps you melt your stress (and calories) away

Have you noticed that we tend to substitute food for entertainment around the holidays? While sitting around the table and enjoying good company and good food is part of many of our traditions, consider scheduling some group activities to get you and your guests away from the table. You will all benefit from better digestion, circulation and the stress release. Read full story


November 25, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Work with the chaos

Isn't it true that we know the chaos is coming and yet it still manages to rock our boats? The lines are long, dressing rooms are packed, parking is non-existent and yet we STILL go out against our good sense. Now that you've chosen the chaos, here are a few tips to get you through it. Read full story


November 21, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Managing holiday-sized portions

Start before you head out the door. Leave the elastic/stretch/loose- fitting clothes at home. Wearing your slim-fitting slacks, a hip-hugging dress, or your smallest belt with no additional holes left to expand, is the first step to managing portion-sizes. Read full story


November 20, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Meal planning for healthy holiday celebrations

The comforting foods of our traditional recipes are often the culprits to our seasonal weight gain. Make simple modifications while using traditional foods in a different way and take advantage of seasonal holiday favorites that are delicious and loaded with nutritional value. Read full story


November 20, 2014 | Human Resources Department

Maintain – Don’t Gain Campaign

With holiday sweets and treats adorning employee break rooms as early October, it's no wonder that maintaining a healthy lifestyle around the holiday season can be a challenge! Read full story