Occidental (population of 931) has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1876 as a stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad. Originally known as "Howard's Station", the town's roots are intertwined with the tale of Christopher Folkmann, a Danish sailor who, in 1849, 'jumped ship' from the US Navy in San Francisco and headed north in a stolen boat. Adopting the alias Dutch Bill Howard, Folkmann acquired land and in the 1870s granted the railroad the right-of-way in exchange for a rail pass and station naming rights...
current events
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shARK is hosting a Family Dance Party - black lights, glow sticks, awesome DJ
Held at the Salmon Creek School campus. Open to the community.
$10 - $15 per kid $30 - $50 per family
Held at the Salmon Creek School campus. Open to the community.
$10 - $15 per kid $30 - $50 per family
Tune in to KOWS 92.5 FM
Laura's Living Room
Fridays, 5-7 pm
Call KOWS between 5 and 7 pm Friday 707 755-9250
or email at [email protected]
or email at [email protected]
A Roo Tunes Revue
Sunday September 22
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Acorn MusEcology
Fri, Sat, Sun - October 4th, 5th, 6th
OCCIDENTAL Town Hall
District 5 Supervisor and Leaders
MEETING AGENDA
6:00-6:05pm: Welcome and Introduction, District 5, Supervisor Hopkins
6:05-6:25pm: Roads Division, Public Infrastructure Department, Janice Thompson
6:25-6:45pm: Occidental to Graton Pipeline, Sonoma Water
6:45-6:55pm: Outdoor Community Space Project, Mary Szecsey
6:55-7:05pm: Emergency Prep. and Evac. Planning, Dept of Emergency Mgt, Nancy Brown
7:05-7:15pm: Public Arts Funding Initiative, Creative Sonoma, Tara Thompson
7:15-7:25pm: Public WiFi Initiative, EQAC
7:25-7:35pm: Pickleball and Community Center Updates, Regional Parks, David Robinson
7:35-8:00pm: Q&A Panel and 1-1 Questions
6:00-6:05pm: Welcome and Introduction, District 5, Supervisor Hopkins
6:05-6:25pm: Roads Division, Public Infrastructure Department, Janice Thompson
6:25-6:45pm: Occidental to Graton Pipeline, Sonoma Water
6:45-6:55pm: Outdoor Community Space Project, Mary Szecsey
6:55-7:05pm: Emergency Prep. and Evac. Planning, Dept of Emergency Mgt, Nancy Brown
7:05-7:15pm: Public Arts Funding Initiative, Creative Sonoma, Tara Thompson
7:15-7:25pm: Public WiFi Initiative, EQAC
7:25-7:35pm: Pickleball and Community Center Updates, Regional Parks, David Robinson
7:35-8:00pm: Q&A Panel and 1-1 Questions
OSMOSIS Day Spa Sanctuary
Fall Event Calendar
Visit Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
29 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone California
29 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone California
Occidental Tennis and Pickleball
Court Resurface Project
The Occidental tennis and pickleball courts are under contract to be resurfaced. The project is estimated to cost $55K. The County has allocated $30K and asked the community to raise the rest. The Parks Foundation will contribute $10K, and we have a matching grant from Supervisor Hopkins' office (up to $7.5K).
We are raising $7.5K to get that match, and appreciate all DONATIONS. Inquire at [email protected]
We are raising $7.5K to get that match, and appreciate all DONATIONS. Inquire at [email protected]
SFGATE
"This remote Bay Area town is only 5 square miles. It's filled with great food."
by MADELINE WELLS
A DAY TRIP TO OCCIDENTAL, CALIF., ON MAY 10, 2024.
READ THE ARTICLE
READ THE ARTICLE
SONOMA COUNTY GAZETTE
"Occidental Oriented: Farmers Markets, Pride and Music"
by Andrea doffing
Read full article on our Local Hub page
NEW! local SPEAK
Submit your stories, news, opinions and work to [email protected] to be published online
history
Long inhabited by the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes, the land now known as Occidental was established amidst the din of timber mills in 1876, this small, attractive and peaceful village evolved out of a colorful and restless ingenuity.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
