New Flood Maps Are Here: See What’s Changing in Your Neighborhood
With updated hazard zones now official, some projects face new rules while others see fewer requirements. Learn how the changes affect building, insurance, and future projects.
Fireworks at home may look fun, but most are illegal here, and they can cause dangerous fires and serious injuries. Keep your holiday safe with tips from County Fire.
Patients Now Have More Options and More Hours for Pharmacy and Blood Draw Services
County Health’s five clinics are open and ready to serve. Patients may notice some updates, including additional community locations and expanded hours for filling prescriptions and having blood drawn, all provided at County rates.
The balanced budget keeps strategic reserves fully funded & prepares for future challenges. Click on the picture to watch a brief overview of this year’s budget priorities, and check out the County’s Budget at a Glance for a simple summary of the Budget.
Strawberries Lead the Way as County Ag Value Climbs to $2.2 Billion
The annual crop report shows a thriving ag sector, major growth in key crops, and rising demand for local products, and you can dig into the full report to see all the details.
Running a Short‑Term Rental? Don’t Miss This Requirement
All short-term rental hosts must collect and submit Transient Occupancy Tax monthly. Keep in mind, platforms like Airbnb and VRBO don’t submit it for you, so be sure to do it yourself.
Your Guide to What’s Allowed for Sidewalk Food Vendors Vendors can sell approved low‑risk foods using small carts and operate on public sidewalks while following distance, equipment, and hour requirements. Get guided through the process to become a compliant vendor. Visit the Safe Sidewalk Vending webpagefor more details.
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