Willows Wild–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
For hook-up or other information, contact The City of Sonoma, City Hall by calling (707) 938-3681 or visiting #1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA.

SEWER
Connection is automatic you may contact The City of Sonoma, City Hall by calling (707) 938-9681 or visiting #1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA.

GARBAGE SERVICES
For service and pick up days, contact Sonoma Garbage Agency by calling (707) 996-7555

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 Comcast at (800) 945-2288.

POST OFFICE
Is located at 617 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. Contact (707) 996-9311. Your new zip code is 95476.

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 Voter Registration by calling (707) 565-6800 or visit 435 Fiscal Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. You may also pick up forms at The City of Sonoma, City Hall #1 The Plaza, Sonoma, 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 715 J South Point Blvd. Petaluma, CA.

Office Hours:  Mon; Wed;Thurs; Fri  8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wed 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

VOTER 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 715 J South Point Blvd. Petaluma, CA.

UNIVERSITY RESIDENCY
Sonoma State University—1801 East Cotati Ave. CA (707) 664-2880
Santa Rosa Junior College—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
Flowery—17600 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma, CA (707) 935-6060
Prestwood—343 Mac Arthur Street, Sonoma, CA (707) 935-6030
Sassarini—652 Fifth Street West, Sonoma, CA (707) 935-6040
Sonoma Charter—17202 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma, CA (707) 935-4232
Woodland Star Charter—17811 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA (707) 996-3849

MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Adele Harrison—1150 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. (707) 935-6080
Altimira—17805 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA. (707) 935-6020

HIGH SCHOOLS
Sonoma Valley—20000 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. (707) 933-4010
Creekside—1100 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. (707) 933-4046

PETS
Dogs must be licensed with current rabies certificates.
Contact: The City of Sonoma Animal Control, 32 Patten Street, Sonoma, CA.
(707) 996-3602

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Sonoma Index Tribune—17 W. Napa Street, Sonoma, CA. (707) 938-2111

MEDICAL FACILITIES
Sonoma Valley Hospital—347 Andrieux Street, Sonoma, CA. (707) 935-5100