Category: Public Safety News

Parks Access Expanded in New Sonoma County Health Order

The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma from May 12, 2020 – download en Espanol Sonoma County’s health officer today further eased restrictions on outdoor recreation during the Covid-19 pandemic by issuing an order that allows park agencies to reopen some parking lots and sports facilities. The health order means residents … Continued

Flushing Water Lines in Facilities After Extended Shutdown 

This guidance applies only to buildings and facilities that have been shut down for an extended period without water use or where water was only sparsely used for a prolonged period of time. Facilities that are reopening after an extended shutdown should take precautionary steps for water quality, including but not limited to flushing your … Continued

Health Officer Supersedes and Loosens Shelter-in-Place Order Due to Initial Successes Interrupting Community Transmission of COVID-19

Download Sonoma County’s Press Release in Spanish. View Download the new Shelter-in-Place Health Order in English and Spanish. The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Shelter-in-Place Health Order, which among other changes, reduces restrictions in a number of important employment areas including construction, landscaping services, nurseries, car and bicycle sales. This loosening of restrictions … Continued

Sonoma County Health Officer Issues Health Order Requiring Facial Coverings

The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Health Order requiring that everyone wear facial coverings to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Read the complete order and find FAQ’s on socoemergency.org. The Order states people must wear a facial covering before they enter: an indoor facility (except their home); any enclosed space; … Continued

Mayor and Non-Profit Leaders Discuss Food Security in Sonoma Valley

We invite you to watch and share this important message from City of Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey and local non-profit leaders with information about food and financial support for Sonoma Valley residents in need due to the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the need for assistance has increased, so has the need … Continued

Special City Council Meeting – April 13th

A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 13th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular schedule is: Update on the City’s Emergency Operations Center Response to the COVID-19 Emergency Discussion of Eviction … Continued

Sonoma Valley Community Resources Guide

The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the County of Sonoma, has produced a comprehensive guide of Sonoma Valley Community Resources during the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. The Guide is available to view, download and print (formatted for Legal Size paper) in English and Spanish. For online resources to assist local residents and businesses during … Continued

Sonoma County Shelter at Home Order Extended to May 3, 2020

The Public Health Officer of Sonoma County issued a legal order extending the shelter at home order until May 3, 2020, at 11:59 PM. The order limits activity, travel, and business functions to only the most essential needs. Learn more about what this means for you and your family at and read the complete order … Continued

All City of Sonoma Parks to Close Due to COVID-19 Emergency

Per Sonoma County Interim Public Health Officer Order Sonoma County’s Interim Public Health officer has issued an order closing all parks in Sonoma County to further enforce the on-going shelter-in-place directive. Therefore, in compliance with this order and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all parks and public recreation areas in Sonoma are closed effective … Continued

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