Read the City of Sonoma Press Release Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Sonoma City limits in the 200-block of West Napa Street last night, on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. During the incident, an adult male suspect who is reported to be in his 40s and a resident … Continued
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered … Continued
A Community Festival and Preparedness Fair is coming to Larson Park in Sonoma Valley on Saturday, September 10th from 3-7 pm. Family-friendly fun, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, Go Bag supplies while they last, and lots of information on how to be prepared and stay safe in emergencies. Participants include: Sonoma Valley Fire, Nuestra Comunidad, Latino … Continued
The state’s grid operator, California Independent System Operator (CAISO), has issued a notice that outages may occur today, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, if the demand for electricity exceeds the supply. CASIO issued a statewide Flex Alert for Tuesday, September 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. due to extreme heat in California and the West … Continued
The California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) statewide Flex Alert called for Friday, September 2nd from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. CAISO is the organization that manages the state’s power grid. While the Flex Alert is in effect on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., consumers are asked to: Set thermostats to 78 degrees or … Continued
The excessive heat warning has been extended through Thursday, September 8th. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning effective 11:00 AM Sunday, September 4th – 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 6th for most of the San Francisco Bay Area including the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the Bay Area including Sonoma and Sonoma Valley from the morning of Saturday, September 3rd through Tuesday, September 6th. * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 90s up to 110 possible, particularly across the interior. Overnight temperatures cooling only into the 60s … Continued
The following is an announcement from the PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is surveying distribution power lines in high fire risk areas of Sonoma and Napa counties through September. Two helicopters will be equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. The surveys are to collect more data on PG&E’s power lines, … Continued
The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory for much of the Bay Area including Sonoma Valley this Tuesday, August 16th from 11 AM – 8 PM due to hot conditions with temperatures of 100+ degrees possible. The hottest days are forecast to occur on Tuesday and Wednesday. Warm overnight lows are expected through … Continued
Volunteers are a critical part of disaster and emergency response. In an effort to build a cadre of community volunteers to fill vital roles during an emergency, the City of Sonoma has partnered with the Sonoma Community Center – the City’s designated Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) as part of the City of Sonoma’s Emergency Plan … Continued
