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November 17, 2015 | Board of Supervisors Department

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


October 19, 2015 | Department of Health Services

Department of Health Services Releases Results of Local Farmworkers Health Survey

Today, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) released the first- ever study of local farmworkers' health and well-being. The main finding from the study found that the vast majority of farmworkers permanently reside in Sonoma County with their families. Read full story


September 21, 2015 | Community Development Commission

Roseland Village Community Center to open on October 7, 2015

the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC) will launch the Roseland Village Community Center and facilitate a public meeting for input on the repurposed facility, a new home for community focused programs, including library and children’s programs, as well as exercise and educational opportunities.Sonoma County Community Development Commission Hosts Public Meeting on the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center Proposals Read full story


August 24, 2015 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Moorland Park Planning Begins with September 3, 2015 Workshop

Sonoma County Regional Parks is organizing a participatory design process to involve the Moorland neighborhood in each step of planning for a new 4-acre park. A neighborhood steering committee will guide a design process built upon a series of community workshops beginning Thursday, September 3, at the Moorland Avenue park site in southwest Santa Rosa. Read full story


July 28, 2015 | Board of Supervisors Department

Supervisors Advance Independent Oversight Structure, Funding for Moorland Neighborhood Park, and Roseland Mural Project

Supervisors Advance Independent Oversight Structure, Funding for Moorland Neighborhood Park, and Roseland Mural Project Read full story


June 22, 2015 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County Community Development Commission Hosts Public Meeting on the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center Proposals

Sonoma County Community Development Commission Hosts Public Meeting on the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center Proposals Read full story


June 09, 2015 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

Highway 12 Southbound Detour on June 18th, 2015

Immediate Highway 12 Southbound Detour on June 18th, 2015 Santa Rosa CA Project Update: June 9, Highway 12 Southbound Detour June 18 th On June 18 th  , 2015 southbound traffic on Highway 12 will be detoured onto Madrone Road, Arnold Drive, and Verano Avenue. Read full story


May 12, 2015 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Receives Final Report  From the Community and Local Law Enforcement Task Force

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Receives Final Report  From the Community and Local Law Enforcement Task Force Read full story


May 05, 2015 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Petaluma-Sebastopol Trail Feasibility Study Selected for Funding

Regional Parks will receive a $209,436 grant to study the feasibility of creating a 13-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail connecting Petaluma and Sebastopol. The award was announced April 24 by the Caltrans' Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, which received 190 applications and chose 51 for funding, pending approval of the 2015-16 state budget. Read full story


April 29, 2015 | Economic Development Collaborative

$2.1 Million in Tax Credits Awarded to Sonoma County Companies!

Five Sonoma County businesses were awarded tax incentives totaling over $2.1 million through the California Competes Tax Credit Program. Read full story