Board of Supervisors approves $1 million in vegetation management grants to reduce wildfire risk
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $1 million in grants for nine projects that will protect residents from wildfires by creating fuel breaks and removing vegetation along evacuation routes in fire-prone landscapes.
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HOME ARP Substantial Amendment and Hearing Notice
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) proposes to amend the Sonoma County FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan by modifying the Sonoma County HOME- ARP Allocation Plan (Allocation Plan). The Allocation Plan was adopted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on March 14, 2023, and is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the use of $2,991,512 of federal HOME-ARP grant funds.
HOME ARP Modificación sustancial y convocatoria de audiencia
La Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Sonoma (Comisión) propone cambios a el Plan de Acción Anual del Año Fiscal 2021-22 del Condado de Sonoma al modificar el Plan de Rescate Americano de Asociaciones de Inversión HOME conocido como “HOME-ARP”. El Plan de HOME-ARP fue adoptado por la Mesa de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma el 14 de marzo de 2023, y es un requisito del Departamento de Viviendas y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos conocido como “HUD” para el uso de $ 2,991,512 de fondos federales.
Weekly Roundup for May 17, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest issue of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) REMINDER: Westbound State Route 37 closed for roadwork; 3) UC Master Gardeners, La Luz Center event May 18; 4) Fire and Earthquake and Safety Expo May 19; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note
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Board of Supervisors approves $1 million in vegetation management grants to reduce wildfire risk
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $1 million in grants for nine projects that will protect residents from wildfires by creating fuel breaks and removing vegetation along evacuation routes in fire-prone landscapes.
Board of Supervisors authorizes storm culvert, runway repair at Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved plans to refurbish a section of runway pavement and replace a deteriorating culvert at Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport. County officials have been monitoring the runway following an annual inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration, which identified the need for repairs. In response, airport officials took immediate proactive measures to seal the affected areas to prevent further deterioration.
Summer shuttle to Russian River beaches returns this month
The Regional Parks River Shuttle is a convenient, low-cost way to visit Russian River beaches without the need for a personal vehicle. With new, expanded hours, the shuttle will operate 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends and holidays, beginning Saturday, May 25, through Labor Day, Sept. 2.The River Shuttle departs from the El Molino High School campus, 7050 Covey Road in Forestville, and runs between the popular Steelhead Beach and Sunset Beach river parks.