UPDATE 10/1, 1:45 PM: The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning through Saturday, October 3rd at 6:00 AM (originally Friday at 6:00 PM) and has extended the Heat Advisory through Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM (originally Thursday at 8:00 PM). ORIGINAL POST: Hot, dry … Continued
In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Sonoma County agricultural community, Ag + Open Space has created the Agricultural Support and Protection (ASAP) Emergency Matching Grant Program. The ASAP Program will support farmers and ranchers who can demonstrate that financial assistance is needed to prevent the lands they farm from going fallow or … Continued
As you are probably aware, the Shady Fire is currently burning in Sonoma County. Sonoma Water, the agency that supplies over 90% of the City’s water supply is urging all customers to take immediate water conservation steps. WHY? The Sonoma booster stations are not operating due to impacts from the Shady Fire. The Water Agency’s … Continued
UPDATE: SUNDAY, 9/27, 11:40 AM Hot, dry and windy weather has led to several warnings and advisories for the North Bay Area. As evidenced by the Glass Fire in St. Helena this morning, any fires that develop will spread rapidly in these conditions. It is important that we all use extreme caution during periods of … Continued
Small businesses in Sonoma County with between 1 and 30 employees will be able to apply for between $2,500 and $15,000 in COVID-19 relief funding to use towards expenses including payroll, utilities, rent or mortgage expenses. The application window opens September 28th and closes on October 19th. Recipients will be notified by the end of … Continued
Help keep Sonoma safe! Always carry a cloth face covering with you when you leave home. Have it visible at all times, and put it on when others are nearby. Many people with COVID-19 have no symptoms, but they can still infect others. Wearing a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth helps prevent … Continued
Legal Aid of Sonoma County has created resources to help explain the new COVID-19 protections for tenants who are unable to pay rent due to economic impacts from COVID-19. These resources are designed to help Sonoma County tenants and landlords navigate a new state law, the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, which prohibits evictions … Continued
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma. En Español Sonoma County’s Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, today issued an amended health order to align the existing local health order with the state’s revised framework for reopening. The amendment to the Stay Well Sonoma County Health Order (C19-15), which was originally adopted … Continued
The Friends of the Library are pleased to announce that book donations will be accepted on a limited basis, by APPOINTMENT ONLY, beginning Sunday, September 27th at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library No donations will be accepted without an appointment. To make an appointment, call Tony Pisacane at 415-987-9026 and leave a message.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also commonly known as in-law units, granny flats, or secondary units, can play an important role in adding cost-effective affordable rental housing, as well as providing a source of income for homeowners. If you are interested in adding an ADU to your property, consider contacting the Napa Sonoma ADU Center for … Continued
