The California Department of Health has guidelines for keeping outdoor community playgrounds safe for all. The new guidance allows outdoor playgrounds to be open, with COVID-safety guidelines in place. This guidance provides direction on the usage of outdoor playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities to support a safe environment for children and families. It applies to … Continued
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
Despite overall City budget reductions of more than $1.1 million this fiscal year, the City of Sonoma’s contract with Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority for fire and emergency medical services includes continuation of three firefighter/paramedic positions added last year using a federal grant. The City pays only one-third of the cost for these positions … 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
A partnership of the City of Sonoma and the nonprofit organization Friends in Sonoma Helping (F.I.S.H.) for rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic helped 233 local families and individuals during the months of May – July. Eighty percent of those assisted through the rental assistance partnership live and/or work in the City of Sonoma, while … Continued
At this time, all Sonoma Water facilities are functioning fully and not in any immediate fire threat. However, the booster station that serves the Sonoma Valley was operating on backup generator power and is located in a mandatory evacuation zone. Sonoma County Water is asking that you continue to conserve water as much as possible. … 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
Updated 9/28 6:12 AM Please note, this is being shared as information only – there is no immediate threat to the City of Sonoma at this time. Fire Authorities are responding to several fires in Sonoma/Napa Counties. Multiple evacuation orders/warnings have been issued due to the Shady and Boysen Fires in Sonoma County. For the … 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
