County virus case statistics differ from region, similar to like counties
County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase gave an update on the county’s COVID-19 virus statistics earlier this week, noting changes in the governor’s system for classifying county virus statistics and pointing out similarities and differences between Sonoma County’s virus cases and the cases of other counties in the region.
Fire Briefs
Edited: A new round of evacuations was issued Monday night, Sept. 7, spurred by a Walbridge Fire flare up. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Nixle has the most recent evacuation orders.Â
Flex Alert issued for this weekend, residents urged to use less power
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a Flex Alert for the entire state of California, urging people to try to conserve power. The alert is in effect starting Saturday and extends through Monday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) also sent out an announcement on Sept. 3, asking its customers to conserve energy during the afternoons and evenings Labor Day weekend.
Windsor Thanks gives help to budding firefighters
In the wake of the heroic battle to save Windsor during 2019’s Kincade Fire, local Denise Dixon launched a scholarship fund and eventual nonprofit to help fund potential firefighters in training at the Santa Rosa Junior College.
Sebastopol is asking residents to report pavement issues
The city of Sebastopol is asking folks in the community to write in and report any problems they see with pavement in the city limits. The pavement survey hotline, which folks can access by calling 707-634-5100 or by emailing pavement@cityofsebastopol.org, will be open through Sept. 13.
Town launches community design workshop series
Workshops meant to receive feedback and community input for the Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards project
SCOE launches technology support fund
The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) is launching a Technology Support Fund intended to help school districts and families purchase the mobile hotspots, prepaid data plans, computers and subscriptions to online learning plans needed to access and deliver distance learning this year.Â
USDA brings back recovery and assistance programs for local farms, ranches
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding Sonoma County farmers and ranchers that disaster assistance and recovery programs are available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Henry-1 comes to aid of injured firefighter
According to a statement from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the helicopter Henry-1 rescued a National Guardsman who had been assigned to the firefighting effort. The Guardsman fell and suffered a serious leg injury.
