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Options for COVID-19 Testing in Sonoma County

Posted on November 25, 2020

While there are alarming increases in transmission rates across California, Sonoma County rates have declined significantly this week due, in part, to expanded testing opportunities. Testing is one of the most effective methods of gaining a clearer understanding of COVID-19 spread in our community and residents have been testing at an unprecedented rate over the...
Canopy Guidelines

County issues guidelines on tents and canopies for outdoor dining

Posted on November 25, 2020

Sonoma County has issued guidelines for outdoor dining structures that meet both fire protection and COVID-19 safety requirements. California’s ​Blueprint for a Safer Economy​ states that “outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter but only as long as no more than one side is closed, allowing sufficient outdoor air...
Stop the Surge

California Department of Public Health Implements 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Curfew for Sonoma County

Posted on November 24, 2020

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a Limited Stay at Home Order or “curfew” that went into effect on Saturday, November 21st and remains in effect through December 21st for counties in the widespread (Purple) tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. As of November 24th, Sonoma County remains in the...
Mayor Logan Harvey

Celebrate the Holidays Safely, A Message from Mayor Harvey

Posted on November 20, 2020

This week’s rain, cooler temperatures and those spectacular fall colors are welcome signs that fire season is nearly behind us and the holiday season is ahead. Of course, as with so many other things in 2020, the holiday season will look different this year as gatherings, traditions and events are being reimagined with COVID-19 health...
limited stay at home order

State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order effective November 21

Posted on November 19, 2020

In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier. The order will take effect...
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