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.
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
The City of Sonoma supports the people’s right to free speech and to peacefully assemble. We are aware of the protests planned by local community members for this evening and tomorrow afternoon in the Sonoma Plaza. The City and Sonoma Police Department are working in coordination with local organizers of the events to ensure our … Continued
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma – En Espanol Together, we are experiencing something not seen in a century – a pandemic that has required the lockdown of our communities, our gathering centers and much of our economy. Today, we are faced with the daunting task of how best to … Continued
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, Sonoma Valley Chamber, and the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau have rolled out Sonoma Valley Safe to support local businesses in taking the necessary steps to follow safety and health guidelines, as well as communicate to customers and the community that Sonoma Valley is committed to maintaining the highest safety … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau have partnered with Victor Restaurant Supply, a local business located on 8th St. E to ensure local businesses have access to the supplies and equipment they need to implement a safe and responsible reopening as soon as they … Continued
Infrastructure and public works activity are all around us, but we seldom notice it…unless it stops working! We would like to take this week to recognize our City of Sonoma Public Works staff who support the Sonoma community through planning, building, operating and managing our city year-round. Their efforts are especially appreciated during this time … Continued
The Sonoma County health officer has issued an updated amended parks closure order that allows limited access to parks for outdoor recreational activities beginning May 13, 2020, and until further notice. The order replaces the total parks closure order of March 23, 2020 and the amended parks closure order of April 28, 2020. Please read … Continued
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
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
