Countryside—New Resident Info

Moving to a new home is an exciting time, but before you can sit back and enjoy your new Ryder Home, don’t forget to establish the necessities.

All utilities have been installed and are being provided by the builder until the close of escrow. It will be the homeowner’s responsibility to transfer service into the homeowner’s name no later than 24 hours after the close of escrow. CAUTION: If  the transfer is not completed 24 hours after the close of escrow, service will be disconnected and the homeowner will be responsible for additional reconnect charges as well as any current charges.

ELECTRICITY
There is a connection fee, plus a deposit. The deposit is refunded with interest after one (1) year of good payment record. For hook-up or other information, contact Pacific Gas & Electric Company by calling (800) 743-5000.

WATER & SEWER
There is a deposit required. Your deposit is refundable after one (1) year of good payment record.  For hook-up or other information, contact The City of Santa Rosa by calling
(707) 543-3150 or visiting 90 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA.

GARBAGE SERVICES
For service and pick up days, contact West Sonoma County Garbage Agency by calling
(707) 586-5545 or visiting 3417 Standish Ave. Santa Rosa, CA.

TELEPHONE
There may be a refundable deposit required, as well as an installation charge. Contact AT&T by calling (800) 310-2355.

CABLE
There may be a refundable deposit required, as well as an installation charge. Contact ATA&T by calling (800) 310-2355.

POST OFFICE
Is located at 2850 McBride Ln. Santa Rosa, CA.  Contact (707) 526-0113. Your new zip code is 95407.

VOTER REGISTRATION
Must reside in the state of California. In Sonoma County, a person must register 15 days before an election in order to vote.

To register, contact the county clerk: Eeve T. Lewis by calling (800) 740-8683 or visiting 435 Fiscal Drive, Santa Rosa, CA.

CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE
The requirements for getting a California state driver’s license include California proof of insurance, a social security card, proof of legal presence in the United States, and proof of age. A written test and eye examination must be taken. There is no need for a road test if the person has a valid driver’s license from any other state and less than three (3) citations in the last four (4) years.

For more information, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at (800) 777-0133 or visit 2570 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa, CA.

Office Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday—8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
                     Wednesday—9:00 a.m.–5 p.m.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION
The state requires proper state’s registration, title (only if you plan to change title), and vehicle identification number. California requires a smog inspection on vehicles newer than 1976. California also requires proof of insurance and proof of sales- tax paid (if vehicle has not been previously registered). California allows a new resident 20 days to register his/her vehicle before fines can be implemented.

For further information, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at (800) 777-0133 or visit 2570 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa, CA.

University Residency
Sonoma State University—1801 East Cotati Ave. CA.  (707) 664-2880
Santa Rosa Junior Collage—1501 Mendocino Ave. CA. (707) 527-4011

School Enrollment
All new students need their birth certificates as proof of identity, and must be immunized for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough, Polio, Rubella, and Rubeola (Measles). Must be five (5) years of age on or before September 30 to enter kindergarten. Must be six (6) years of age on or before September 30 to enter first grade.

Elementary Schools
Albert F. Biella – 2140 Jennings Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 522-3110
Brook Hill – 1850 Vallejo Street, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 522-3120
Luther Burbank – 203  South A Street, Santa Rosa, CA (707) 522-3140
Doyle Park – 1350 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 522-3150
Helen Lehman – 1700 Jennings Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707)522-3200
Hidden Valley –3435 Bonita Vista, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 522-3180

Middle Schools
Hilliard Comstock – 2750 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5266
Lawrence Cook – 2480 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5156
Rincon Valley – 4650 Badger Road, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5255
Santa Rosa Middle – 500 E. Street, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5281
Herbert Slater – 3500 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5241

High Schools
Elise Allen – 599 Bellevue Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5020
Maria Carrillo – 6975 Montecito Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5790
Montgomery – 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 528-5191
Piner – 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, CA (707) 528-5245
Santa Rosa High – 1235 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 528-5291

PETS Dogs must be licensed with current rabies certificates.
Contact: The Sonoma County Animal Care and Control, 1247 Century Court, Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 565-7105

LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Press Democrat – 1921 Old Redwood Hwy Building 400, Windsor, CA (707) 546-2020

MEDIAL FACILITY
Kaiser Permanente –  401 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, CA (707) 566-5769