State officials have released figures on every zip code in the state showing which communities are most at risk from pollution. See how Sonoma County towns rank using the interactive map below.
State officials have released figures on every zip code in the state showing which communities are most at risk from pollution. See how each Patch town ranks using the interactive map below.
Rohnert Park's unemployment rate was 7.2 percent last month; Most new jobs were in the hospitality and business services sectors
Redwood Empire Disposal wins 10-year contract extension for curbside and commercial collection, transportation and disposal
Sonoma Clean Power residential rates comparable to PG&E; Rabbitt casts No vote, Zane supports
Says Rohnert Park should have a downtown, organize events to draw out of town visitors and improve its relationship with Sonoma State
Some 80 local streets are on the list
Rohnert Park administrators say the new sign program will help connect the city to key destinations like the Green Music Center. But many residents it's a waste of scarce funds
The city of Rohnert Park has identified the site as part of its Priority Development Area, with shops, housing and more. What would you like to see this become?
Set to discuss city budget, planned projects and how to boost local businesses
Improvements will widen road and add a turn out lane
Cotati has one of the highest commercial vacancy rates in Sonoma County. City Hall is looking at relaxing restrictions on franchise businesses, but others say there's more local government can do to attract companies to town
When Gabe Gonzalez joined the city in 2010, Rohnert Park was facing a $9.5 million budget deficit and teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Now, the deficit has been reduced, but major challenges remain
Sonoma County has an ambitious goal to divert 80 percent of all waste from disposal in the landfill on Meacham Road north of Petaluma.
SOSRoads is a citizens' group that is pushing for Sonoma County to spend more on fixing county roads
Following a California Supreme Court ruling in 2012, cities around the state are being issued refunds of property tax administration fees
Dozens of people have been killed by firearms in the Bay Area, including three men murdered in Forestville last month
Funds will be used to offset impacts, including traffic, crime, addiction and more; Council praises tribe as a good and friendly business partner
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Will decide Monday whether to grant retailer's request to extend the public comment period by another 45 days.
Would replace the smaller digital board facing Highway 101 and raise an estimated $180,000 a year for the city
Pedestrians would also be protected under the proposed law and would be able to seek damages if injured or harassed.
Non-profit organization devoted to "ensure the financial security, health, and well being of current and future generations of Americans"
The staff report on the city's Digital Freeway Sign will be part of the Tuesday night meeting at City Hall.
Damien O'Bid, City Engineer and Director of Public Works, says current planning to focus on 116-Old Redwood Highway intersection
Labor contracts, litigation, mobile home rents topics for negotiation and report.
With real estate agents and property owners complaining they can't attract new customers, Cotati considers softening the rules
Says it will reduce errors and add transparency to building, engineering and planning permits
Doesn't appear to have an interested tenant, but says marketing the property will be easier with city approvals
Property and sales taxes are up, along with hotel taxes. But so are expenses, with more money spent on litigation and recreational facilities in 2012, including Spreckels, the senior center and community pools, which are all losing money
The city of Rohnert Park has honored Trevor Kasimoff, a 23-year-old who caught two children jumping from a window and broke a woman's fall
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Over the past three months, the city council has met five times with consultants to discuss how to attract new business to town and keep existing companies happy
Council says move needed to not slow down the Wilfred Avenue widening. But some property owners say communication could have been better
Property owners say they signed earlier agreements with tribe
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program began last weekend
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Decision considered big victory for mega retailer and is said to add 85 jobs to Rohnert Park. But opponents worry about impacts on existing grocery stores and overall quality of life in town.
Rohnert Park will sponsor one eligible high school student to go to Hashimoto, Japan this summer as part of Sister Cities Student Goodwill.`
Gilardi will be the staff contact for the County Supervisor, starting Jan. 28.