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Residential Demolition and Road Closure at 6015 and 6033 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
Update: Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) Staff has issued an Emergency Coastal Development Permit at 6015 Highway 1 and a Coastal Development Permit at 6033 Highway 1, Bodega Bay (Gleason’s Beach) for demolition of a house and destruction of a septic system on each lot to avoid further land failure and undermining of adjacent Highway 1. Staff has also issued consequent demolition permits for each lot. The permitted work may require closure of the southbound lane of Highway 1 along the property frontages December 8-12 and 15-19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Read full story
A little exercise each day helps you melt your stress (and calories) away
Have you noticed that we tend to substitute food for entertainment around the holidays? While sitting around the table and enjoying good company and good food is part of many of our traditions, consider scheduling some group activities to get you and your guests away from the table. You will all benefit from better digestion, circulation and the stress release. Read full story
Work with the chaos
Isn't it true that we know the chaos is coming and yet it still manages to rock our boats? The lines are long, dressing rooms are packed, parking is non-existent and yet we STILL go out against our good sense. Now that you've chosen the chaos, here are a few tips to get you through it. Read full story
Managing holiday-sized portions
Start before you head out the door. Leave the elastic/stretch/loose- fitting clothes at home. Wearing your slim-fitting slacks, a hip-hugging dress, or your smallest belt with no additional holes left to expand, is the first step to managing portion-sizes. Read full story
Meal planning for healthy holiday celebrations
The comforting foods of our traditional recipes are often the culprits to our seasonal weight gain. Make simple modifications while using traditional foods in a different way and take advantage of seasonal holiday favorites that are delicious and loaded with nutritional value. Read full story
Maintain – Don’t Gain Campaign
With holiday sweets and treats adorning employee break rooms as early October, it's no wonder that maintaining a healthy lifestyle around the holiday season can be a challenge! Read full story
Statewide Online Application (SOLA)
You can now fill out an application for child support services online and submit it electronically. It is easy, safe, and no cost to you. No more printing, hand-writing the information, assembling and mailing the documents. Read full story
Commission on the Status of Women Announces Recipients of "Women Creating A Better Tomorrow" Award.
Commission on the Status of Women Announce Recipients of "Women Creating A Better Tomorrow" Award. Read full story
Introducing National Save for Retirement Week
Their stated goals include increasing awareness of the need to adequately save for retirement and the variety of ways to accomplish this. A number of free workshops will be made available to employees during National Save For Retirement Week as part of Sonoma County's efforts to increase employee retirement savings and improve financial literacy. Topics covered will include using your 457/401 deferred compensation program to help reach savings goals, managing health care costs in retirement, and understanding the basics of your Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association membership. Workshop descriptions and schedules are listed below. Space is limited and you are encouraged to register early. Read full story
Health Services Update: Health Services Participates in National Dialogue on Creating an Optimal Health System
What should health care in America look like? Sonoma County was among 11 communities from 11 states that gathered in Chicago to address this question at an invitation-only roundtable convened by ReThink Health, an initiative dedicated to identifying innovative approaches to bridge health care delivery and community health initiatives. Read full story