Local firefighting organizations have been approached by community members wanting to make financial donations in the wake of the recent fires. In response, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (SVFA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has established two funds for community contributions. The following is from a letter they have provided: “This … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SV GSA) is a newly formed public agency and its purpose is to secure groundwater sustainability for the Sonoma Valley groundwater basin. The agency has a governing board and an advisory committee. The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide input and recommendations to the Agency Board on … Continued
Construction of the West Napa Street Water System Replacement Project will continue through November 2017. Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. Work was suspended during the fire emergency to avoid potential impediment to emergency responders and evacuees. The City appreciates that the contractor for the project allowed their equipment to be … Continued
In coordination with state and federal partners, the County of Sonoma will hold a community meeting from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2. The meeting will be held at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall located at 126 1st St. West, in Sonoma. The meeting will include subject matter experts from the Governor’s … Continued
In response to the recent wildfires, the Sonoma County Farm Bureau is convening local, state and federal leadership to address concerns and provide information to rural property owners. A meeting will be held on Monday evening, October 30 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Learn more at sonomacountyrecovers.org.
(updated 11/6/17) The Sonoma Ecology Center has added a Fire Recovery information section to their website, addressing the healing and recovery of land after the fires. Topics include toxic run-off, the post-fire landscape, burned tree care, erosion control, reseeding, and more. The Ecology Center is also posting updates and information about restoration of Sugarloaf State … Continued
On Wednesday, October 25 from 8:30-9:30 am, the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding an information session, with guests from Sonoma County Job Link/Workforce Investment Board, to address common concerns raised by local employers following the fires. RSVP is requested, details are available at the Chamber website.
The Springs Food Pantry has been relocated to St. Leo’s Church. The Food Pantry will be open two days a week for at least the next four weeks as follows: Tuesdays, (starting Oct. 24) from 5 to 7 pm and Saturdays from noon to 2 pm. The address for St. Leo’s is 601 Agua Caliente … Continued
Thanks to the hard work of emergency responders, the Sonoma Overlook Trail and the Montini Preserve were affected just by firebreaks, and not by fires. The Sonoma Overlook Trail is closed until further notice so the trails can be repaired. Hikers are invited to enjoy trails in the Montini Preserve, which were less impacted by … Continued
The County of Sonoma in partnership with state and federal agencies has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) Intake Center in Sonoma Valley. The LAC Intake Center will be open daily as needed at the Hanna Boys Center located at 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476. The center opens each day at 9 am with … Continued
