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Sonoma County unveils new pedestrian crosswalk beacon on Old Redwood Highway in Larkfield
The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure today announced the installation and operation of a new high-intensity activated crosswalk signal, or HAWK, at the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and Lark Center Drive in Larkfield. Read full story
Sonoma County adopts updated state building codes with local amendments
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted this week to adopt the California Model Building Codes, which includes requiring the use of electric appliances exclusively in most new residential construction. Read full story
Sonoma County adopts updated state building codes with local amendments
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted this week to adopt the California Model Building Codes, which includes requiring the use of electric appliances exclusively in most new residential construction. Read full story
Supervisors approve vision and values for Sonoma County Office of Equity
On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the mission, vision and values of the county Office of Equity which was created in August 2020 to address social and racial equity issues and to ensure county policies and programs result in greater positive outcomes for communities of color. Read full story
Russian River Inflatable Dam Lowered in Advance of Forecasted Storm
In anticipation of a major storm arriving this weekend and elevated river flows, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) on Wednesday, December 7 will begin the process of deflating its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas
The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas
The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story
Sonoma County increases Living Wage to $17.25 an hour starting on Jan. 1, 2023
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to raise the county’s Living Wage 2.74 percent to $17.25 an hour, while opening the door for an additional increase in the spring to keep pace with inflation. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas
The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopts road safety action plans to reduce traffic collisions, roadway fatalities
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today signaled ongoing support for public investment in roadway safety by adopting the Sonoma County Local Road Safety Plan and, separately, adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan, which are intended to reduce roadway collisions and fatalities and improve public safety for all road users in Sonoma County. Read full story