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District 1 April 2024 Newsletter
One of the defining issues of my last few years as Supervisor has been housing and development in the Sonoma Valley. First District constituents recognize the immense need for affordable housing in the Valley, but also express hesitation and concern around plans for larger scale development projects, including the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). Here, I want to share my thoughts on the Eldridge Renewal project submitted by Keith Rogal and Grupe Company, the developer selected by the state Department of General Services for the redevelopment of the SDC. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for April 19, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Caltrans Hwy. 12 and Route 37 traffic impacts this weekend; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma free compost event April 20; 3) Energy Independence Program finances home improvements; 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
This is to give notice that Sonoma County (County), California, pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58, has determined that the following proposed Project under consideration is located within a 100-year floodplain, and that the County will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C. Read full story
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Members of the community have reported receiving scam emails and phone calls purporting to be from legitimate student loan debt relief representatives. Federal Student Aid, an office of the U. S. Department of Education, provides the following information to identify and avoid student loan forgiveness scams. Read full story
Weekly roundup for April 12, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Civil Grand Jury applications due April 29; 3) April is earthquake preparedness month; and 4) Free electronics recycling event this weekend. Read full story
Chip It, Don't Skip It
Spring has sprung and the free County Chipper Program has opened early for your convenience! We are now accepting applications from unincorporated County residents for the 2024 chipping season. Read full story
District 1 April 2024 Short Newsletter
I'm writing this newsletter on a rainy April morning, but I'm certain that sunnier days are ahead! I always remind myself that we can never take the rain for granted, especially here in Sonoma County. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for April 5, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Seasonal free woodchipper program is now open; 2) Sheriff’s Office host Bodega Bay town hall on May 2; 3) State Hwy. 12 weekend traffic advisory; 4) Public input needed by April 30 for climate action plan; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN
This is to give notice that the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) has determined that the following proposed action under consideration is located in the 100-year floodplain. The Commission will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain, as well as potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action. This is required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. Read full story