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In the shadow of climate change, Earth Day still holds promise

Posted on April 26, 2024
In the shadow of climate change, Earth Day still holds promise

By Caitlin Cornwall, Sonoma Ecology Center For this Earth Day week – and every day – we all need visions of where we’re going,... Continue

Ideas for safer and more attractive streets, sidewalks, and paths underway

Posted on April 24, 2024
Ideas for safer and more attractive streets, sidewalks, and paths underway

The Sonoma Active Transportation Plan is underway! Last fall, the Sonoma County Transit Authority (SCTA) collected over 100 ideas... Continue

Are you a commuter to San Francisco? Watch out for FasTrak scams!

Posted on April 23, 2024
Are you a commuter to San Francisco? Watch out for FasTrak scams!

Bay Area Fast Trak reports that some customers have reported receiving texts notifying them of tolls due and providing a link to one... Continue

Public Input Sought for Measure M Funded Park Projects

Posted on April 23, 2024
Public Input Sought for Measure M Funded Park Projects

The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for... Continue

Sonoma County Supervisors approve updated tree ordinance

Posted on April 22, 2024
Sonoma County Supervisors approve updated tree ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an expanded version of the county’s tree protection ordinance, which will... Continue

Former Mayor and Pub owner Larry Murphy has died

Posted on April 20, 2024
Former Mayor and Pub owner Larry Murphy has died

Larry Murphy, former Sonoma Mayor, council member, and Pub owner has passed away. A local teacher and artist, Larry was loved and appreciated... Continue

Planning Commission denies Cooperage owner request for vacation rental and tasting room

Posted on April 19, 2024
Planning Commission denies Cooperage owner request for vacation rental and tasting room

In a unanimous 7-0 vote at its meeting of April 18, Sonoma’s Planning Commission denied the request of the owner of the historic... Continue

County seeks public input on cannabis ordinance update

Posted on April 17, 2024
County seeks public input on cannabis ordinance update

A 30-day public review and comment period on a proposed update to Sonoma County’s cannabis ordinance begins today. County officials... Continue

Get ready to pay more for your water

Posted on April 17, 2024
Get ready to pay more for your water

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to increase wholesale water rates to address the... Continue

Local partnership completes first project initiated by County’s Climate Resilience Fund

Posted on April 16, 2024
Local partnership completes first project initiated by County’s Climate Resilience Fund

First District Supervisor Susan Gorin recently noted that a partnership between local government, conservation districts and environmental... Continue


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