Weekly roundup for July 26, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. “The Greatest Fair on Earth” starts next week
2. New edition of SoCo Correspondent now available
3. Free life jackets available to borrow at Russian River beaches
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

"The Greatest Fair on Earth” starts next week

The annual Sonoma County Fair returns Aug. 1 for an 11-day run. This year’s theme, “The Greatest Fair on Earth,” celebrates the joys of an old-fashioned circus. The starring act is Sylvia Zerbini’s Liberté-A Cavalia Experience, which blends awe-inspiring horsemanship with imaginative stagecraft, intricate choreography, high-flying gravity-defying aerial stunts and multi-talented musicians.

There is something for everyone at the County Fair, whether you’re a fan of amusement park rides, carnival games, live music, horse racing, farm animals, arts and crafts displays, or fair food. Information about hours, tickets and attractions is available here: https://sonomacountyfair.com/

Check out the newest episode of the County’s podcast, SoCo Chat, for more information about what’s new and exciting at this year’s fair. View the conversation with Becky Bartling, chief executive officer of the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE_LyaM9l3g&t=11s

New edition of SoCo Correspondent now available

One of the best ways to stay abreast of the latest news from the County of Sonoma is to subscribe to our email newsletter, SoCo Correspondent. Twice a month, you will get an email with short and timely stories on County initiatives that are making a difference in our community.

In this week’s edition of SoCo Correspondent, we report on plans approved by the Board of Supervisors to build a new $308 million County Government Center and up to 1,000 homes on the current County campus in Santa Rosa. We also offer exciting details about Supervisor James Gore’s recent election as president of the National Association of Counties. Plus, you’ll learn about a prestigious award honoring the County as one of the top digital counties in the nation, and much more.

View the new edition of SoCo Correspondent: https://conta.cc/4dij9Go

Free life jackets available to borrow at Russian River beaches

The Russian River is a wonderful place to spend a hot summer day, but there are unseen hazards and changing conditions on the river. Wearing a life jacket is the best way to stay safe.

Through Labor Day, free life jackets are available to borrow at five beaches operated by Sonoma County Regional Parks. Borrow one for the day and return it when you leave at Del Rio Woods, Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach, Steelhead Beach, Forestville River Access and Sunset Beach.

Learn more about safe swimming at https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/play/swimming 

Other Sonoma County news of note

St. Vincent de Paul selected to run two Sonoma County homeless shelters
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/st-vincent-de-paul-selected-to-run-two-sonoma-county-homeless-shelters

Board of Supervisors approves project scope and next steps for proposed Sonoma County Government Center
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-project-scope-and-next-steps-for-proposed-sonoma-county-government-center

County releases Penngrove traffic study and invites public to weigh in on potential solutions
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/county-releases-penngrove-traffic-study-and-invites-public-to-weigh-in-on-potential-solutions

Sonoma County to install Crocker Road pedestrian bridge in Cloverdale
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-to-install-crocker-road-pedestrian-bridge-in-cloverdale

View a list of current and upcoming job opportunities with the County of Sonoma
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/job-opportunities

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