Category: Public Safety News

SVCHC Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing Will Not Resume, Alternate Testing Options Available

The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) announced this week that they WILL NOT resume their community drive-thru testing for COVID-19. Alternate testing options include: Sonoma Valley Residents SVCHC patients- Symptomatic Only, Call 707-939-6070 Sonoma Valley Hospital– only for PRE-SURGERY and/or symptomatic with a physicians order, Call 707-935-5020 State-Sponsored Sites for Symptomatic or Asymptomatic OPTUMSERVE … Continued

Sonoma Valley Hospital Community COVID-19 Update – July 30th, 2:30 PM

Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) is partnering with Vintage House Sonoma to host a virtual community update on recent COVID-19 developments via Zoom on Thursday, July 30, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. The webinar will be led by Sabrina Kidd, MD, Chief Medical Officer for SVH. Dr. Kidd will provide an update on COVID-19 in … Continued

Sonoma Valley COVID-19 Community Testing Halted Due to Shipping Delay

UPDATE, 7/29 The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) has informed the City that they WILL NOT resume Community Testing, see alternate testing sites. Original Post: The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) has informed the City that QUEST Diagnostics has suspended shipments of tests to SVCHC until July 21st. As a result, the community drive-through testing … Continued

PG&E Pre-Inspection Helicopter Flights in Sonoma County Begin this Week

The following is a message from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company Starting today, Monday, July 6, PG&E will conduct pre-inspection helicopter flights in Sonoma county to improve its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program by making events smaller in size, shorter in length and smarter for its customers. Through August, PG&E will fly several … Continued

Keep Sonoma Safe. Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly.

There is no doubt that this 4th of July will look different in Sonoma from previous years. Without our hometown parade, plaza celebration and fireworks show, many of us are considering alternative ways to celebrate. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Sonoma County and beyond, it is critical that we continue our safe practices … Continued

New Health Order Aligns County with State; Opens More Business Sectors

The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma. Descargar en Español. A new health order, slated to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 19, relaxes more restrictions and allows more businesses and activities to resume. View the complete health order in English and Spanish. “This latest easing of restrictions in our … Continued

State Issues New Face Covering Mandate

Cloth face coverings or masks help reduce the spread of coronavirus, especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possible. Learn more about the State’s guidance and limited exceptions here.

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

It’s a dry year – spring wildflowers and annual grasses are already starting to dry, and it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement.  Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full … Continued

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