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Sonoma County was one of California’s original counties established on February 18, 1850. Juan Francisco de Bodega sailed in to the bay, which would later be named after him, in 1775. Bodega Bay was also the site of an attempt by the Russians to colonize the state.

Fort Ross, currently a state park that lies north of Bodega Bay, was utilized to supply agricultural products to Alaskan fur traders. Fort Ross inhabitants carried on trade with the Spaniards from 1810 to 1822. The Spaniards were influential in Sonoma County and founded the Mission San Francisco Solano which was later called the Sonoma Mission. In 1835, General Vallejo established one of the three pueblos in the state at Sonoma. In 1846, the county was the scene of the Bear Flag Revolt. A small group of Americans encouraged by Captain John C. Fremont captured General Vallejo and proclaimed a “California Republic”.

Just one hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is known for award-winning wineries, recreation and natural beauty. It is a region of spectacular attractions, fine wineries, dramatic coastlines, verdant hills and charming inns. It also graced with bustling, vibrant cities and picturesque hamlets.

Sonoma County can be divided into seven areas:

Central Sonoma County: Oakmont, Santa Rosa, and Windsor
Northern Sonoma County: Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg
Russian River: Duncan Mills, Guerneville, and Monte Rio
Sonoma Coast: Bodega, Bodega Bay, Jenner, The Sea Ranch, and Timber Cove
Southern Sonoma County: Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, and Rohnert Park
Sonoma Valley: Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and Sonoma
Western Sonoma County: Camp Meeker, Forestville, Graton, Occidental, and Sebastopol

Geography has been a significant factor in Sonoma County’s growth and development. Coastal plains, valleys, hills and mountains comprise the landscape. There are redwood forests and 76 miles of Pacific Coast beaches, complete with the fishing village of Bodega Bay. The elevations range from sea level to 4,262 feet on Mount St. Helena. The area’s rich soil and temperate climate have made Sonoma County one of the top grape-growing regions in the world. The county has become known for the fine wines produced in this prime agricultural belt.

Technology leaders such as Agilent Technologies,Medtronic, JDS Uniphase and Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC) have large facilities in Sonoma County. Scenic beauty combined with job opportunities makes this a beautiful place to live and to raise a family. Within one hour, it is possible to attend cultural events in San Francisco, travel to a lake to go boating, find a mountain to go hiking or visit Pacific Ocean beaches. Sonoma County's 50 largest companies are listed here.

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