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Diverse community members celebrating Juneteenth with joy and reflection, while government services remain closed for the holiday.
Events

Juneteenth 2026: Celebrations and National Service Closures

On Friday, June 19, 2026, millions of Americans will find U.

Sophie Nguyen·June 17, 2026
Interior of the Walker County Government Services building showing extensive water damage and debris from a burst pipe, with emergency lighting.
Services

Walker County Government Services Building Closes Friday

Overnight, a burst pipe transformed the Walker County Local Government Services building in Rock Spring into a flooded disaster zone, forcing the closure of multiple critical public offices.

Marco Alvarez·April 17, 2026
A mobile service van for Sonoma County's Open Doors program parked on a street, with an outreach worker assisting a community member.
Services

Sonoma County to launch mobile vans for Open Doors program

Sonoma County's Board of Supervisors allocated $800,800 in 2023 to launch a new mobile service program, converting two 24-foot vans into rolling government offices, according to the County Of...

Marco Alvarez·April 16, 2026