Sonoma County’s holidays kick off strong with annual tree lighting ceremonies lighting up each community. Check out the listing below to find out when your town is hosting it’s annual event. The guide below is listed chronologically, with the earliest event noted first. Did we forget your event? Help us add it to the list… Keep Reading
Representatives from Sonoma County are convening at this year’s United Nations climate conference in Egypt to share what they’ve learned combating devastating disasters and forging initiatives to rebuild and reduce the region’s carbon footprint. Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Rogers was among the first in the local delegation to arrive in Sharm El-Sheikh, where he’ll be… Keep Reading
“I’m just a young guy, trying to make a living and growing up in a country that is my home, the only home I’ve known.” Those are the words of Diego, a Mexican immigrant and DACA recipient profiled in one of the films made by the Santa Rosa-based nonprofit My American Dreams Foundation. The local… Keep Reading
Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit and Sonoma County Transit will provide free rides countywide on Election Day, Nov. 8. The agencies are offering the free rides in hopes of reducing transportation and economic barriers to voting, according to a Thursday news release from the city of Santa Rosa. Continue Reading on The Press Democrat Keep Reading
Five years ago, Oakmont resident Katy Carrel wondered over lunch with a friend whether their neighborhood was prepared for the next large-scale disaster. It had been only about a month since a dozen October wildfires erupted overnight across Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties, making for the most destructive California firestorm on record at that… Keep Reading
The county teamed up with the cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg and a coalition of community groups to launch the program called “The Pathway to Income Equity”. Applications have been open since early September – but time is running out to claim. Residents can visit PathwaySonoma.org to submit their applications through Monday, October 31.… Keep Reading
SANTA ROSA, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund has started construction of College Creek, an affordable multifamily community for a range of income levels in Santa Rosa. Completion is slated for fall 2023. Located at 2150 W. College Ave., the 164-unit property is close to downtown Santa Rosa, large shopping centers, healthcare providers and several schools.… Keep Reading
Sonoma County’s joint homelessness agency — in charge of millions of dollars in public funding and key policy decisions — has for the fourth time in nearly as many years reshuffled its leadership board to better tackle the local crisis as unprecedented sums of state and federal money are now pouring into the region. The… Keep Reading
Santa Rosa is the 14th happiest city in the United States, according to a report published March 1, 2022. The report by WalletHub examined more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities to determine which were home to the happiest people. Each city was given a ranking based on 30 key indicators of happiness, ranging from the… Keep Reading
The city of Santa Rosa is accepting applications this month for emergency rental aid meant to help tenants struggling to cover housing costs. Applications, due by March 31, place qualifying renters on a waiting list for the federally supported HOME Rental Assistance program, which typically covers 60-70% of monthly housing costs for up to two… Keep Reading
