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New Delta Route Connects Sonoma County to Salt Lake City According to a May 22 press release from the County of Sonoma, Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport on Oct. 6, expanding travel options for North Bay residents and businesses. The airline will initially offer two daily round-trip flights through Delta Connection partner SkyWest Airlines using Embraer E175 aircraft. The route will connect Sonoma County travelers to Delta's Salt Lake City hub, providing access to destinations throughout the U.S. and abroad. County officials said the addition reflects continued demand for commercial air service in Sonoma County. Delta becomes the fourth major carrier serving the airport, joining Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. The County of Sonoma said the new route is expected to support tourism, business travel and regional economic activity. The announcement follows a record-setting year for passenger traffic at the airport in 2025, underscoring the growing role of Sonoma County's regional airport in connecting the North Bay to national transportation networks. —RP
Summer Amenities Reopen Across Sonoma County Parks Summer recreation opportunities across Sonoma County are set to return Memorial Day weekend, with the reopening of Spring Lake Regional Park's Water Park, swimming lagoon and boat rentals, as well as the seasonal River Shuttle serving Russian River beaches. In a May 15 press release, Sonoma County Regional Parks announced the return of several seasonal amenities designed to improve access to popular outdoor destinations throughout the county. Spring Lake's Water Park and lagoon will reopen May 23, with daily operations beginning June 5. Kayak, paddleboard and boat rentals will also resume for the summer season. Regional Parks officials also announced the return of the River Shuttle, which provides weekend and holiday service between El Molino High School in Forestville and the popular Steelhead and Sunset beaches. The service is designed to reduce parking congestion and make river recreation more accessible. Additional seasonal offerings include lifeguard services at select locations, life jacket loaner stations throughout the Russian River corridor and tube rentals at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach. Seasonal parking fees at several river parks will remain in effect through Labor Day. — RP
Free Chipper Program Returns to Sonoma County Sonoma County has opened its free Residential Curbside Chipper Program for the 2026 season, providing residents with resources to reduce wildfire risk and improve defensible space around their properties. In a May 8 press release, Permit Sonoma announced the return of the program, which offers eligible property owners in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County up to two hours of complimentary vegetation chipping service. Participants are also pre- approved for a second visit, with appointments scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is administered by Permit Sonoma's Fire Prevention Division and is intended to help residents remove hazardous vegetation near homes and along key access routes. County officials said maintaining defensible space and reducing roadside vegetation can improve wildfire resilience while supporting safer evacuation routes and emergency response access. The Residential Curbside Chipper Program has served hundreds of properties throughout Sonoma County in recent years. Residents are encouraged to apply early as available appointments fill throughout the fire season. — RP
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