Cleaner air and more wildlife activity as humans stay home
While the decrease in human activity due to COVID-19 hasn’t made a significant difference in Sonoma County’s air quality, it has triggered increased activity in local habitats.
Palm Drive board approves resolution to dissolve by July 1
In a special meeting on Tuesday, May 12, the Palm Drive Health District board voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to dissolve the health care district by July 1. They will now submit their dissolution application to LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission), which oversees the creation and dissolution of special districts. LAFCO is expected to unanimously approve the dissolution.
Bodega piers now open for local fishermen
Local recreational fishermen received good news last week when Sonoma County officials authorized the reopening of the Westside Boat Launch, Mason’s Marina and Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay.
Healdsburg woman makes masks for community members
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many people in Sonoma County and around the world have taken to creating masks for healthcare workers, frontline personnel and community members. Longtime Healdsburg quilters Denise Feldman has put a pause on her quilt making to join the cause. She now makes between 15-20 masks a day, which she distributes from her front porch to community members.
Economic Development Board seeks to help local businesses respond to the downturn
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) is developing a mitigation plan and best practices for local businesses for when it’s time to reopen.
Responding to the downturn
Sonoma County Economic Development Board looking for ways to respond to economic uncertainty
Department preparing for increased fire activity
Local fire departments kick off vegetation management work, refresher training sessions
A Q&A with Healdsburg health care providers
An interview with local healthcare experts as they prepare their patients, staff and community for the surge of COVID-19 patients in Sonoma County.
