SOAR and the Growth of Local Land Trusts
Some have wondered about the purpose and effects of the recent SOAR election victories, and it certainly cannot hurt to be reminded every now and then that theSOAR battles have created real and [...]
Where We Build Matters
The Thomas Fire was the largest fire in our State’s history,however it was not the most devastating. When compared to Sonoma County where two months earlier the city of Santa Rosa experienced ten [...]
A Tale of Two Cities’ Growth Boundaries
It was the smallest of changes, it was the largest of changes. One was easy to decide, the other difficult and years in the making. And so it was that the Commission that determines urban [...]
Keeping the Open Space in Parks
It was a win for open space advocates and democracy when a request by residents to establish an open space protection zone was given the go ahead by the Board of Supervisors earlier this year. [...]
SOAR Salutes Earth Day Award Winners
Recognizing the exceptional work being done to improve the environment throughout the county, the Board of Supervisors presented Earth Day Awards to the following winners who are leading the way [...]
SOAR Mourns the Loss of Frank Boross and Wolf Breiman
Frank Boross Frank played an invaluable role in the SOAR organization. For decades, aided by his wife Linda, he coordinated the production of our SOAR campaign mailers. His sense of design, his [...]
SOAR: Leaving a Legacy for the Next Generation
Every SOAR board member has pledged to support the next generation of SOAR with a planned gift – for example an earmark in a 401k or IRA account, or a bequest in a will or trust. With leadership [...]