County to Adopt Stay Home Order, Effective End of Day Friday

Due to rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, Sonoma County will join six other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley in preemptively adopting the California Department of Public Health’s Stay-Home Order beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. The local order adopts the restrictions contained within the State’s recently announced Regional Stay-at-Home order. Certain operations are required to cease both indoor and outdoor operation. The new restrictions will remain in place until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. For more information in English and Spanish: http://nixle.us/CDFA8

City Council Recognizes Mary Ann Brigham and Welcomes Re-elected Melanie Bagby and Newly Elected Todd Lands

At the City Council's regular meeting on December 9th, departing Councilmember Mary Ann Brigham was recognized for her tenure on the City Council. In her parting words she quoted Elvis Presley, "Don't Be Cruel, Thank You Very Much", she also reminded the community on the importance of seeking ways to volunteer. Re-elected Melanie Bagby and newly elected Todd Lands were sworn into office at the Dec. 9th City Council Meeting. The Council re-organized: Mayor Jason Turner; Vice Mayor Marta Cruz; Councilmember Melanie Bagby; Councilmember Todd Lands and Councilmember Gus Wolter.

Storm Drains Connect the Streets to Creeks

Cloverdale has partnered with Sonoma County and the Cities with whom we share the Russian River; Cotati, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Windsor and Ukiah to raise awareness about storm water pollution and how it affects our river and drinking water. Storm Drains you see in our streets, yards, and parking lots, often flow directly into most of our local creeks untreated and into the Russian River. Any material left outside including trash, pet waste and landscaping materials and can be transported by storm water runoff into our creeks. To get more familiar with how the storm drains at your home flows directly into our beautiful creeks, check out the new website at: www.StreetstoCreeks.orgs to see simple tasks you do can improve the vitality and health of those creeks. Our creeks are Ours to Protect!

Cloverdale Police Department Presentation on Use of Force Policy

Police Department Use of Force Policy / New Legislation Presentation

At today's virtual Coffee with the Mayor, Police Chief Ferguson provided a Community Enforcement and Engagement presentation on the Department's Use of Force Policy. In the presentation the Cloverdale Police Department's staff talks about the changes in the use of force policy, positive civic engagement efforts, and reinforces supporting the Cloverdale citizens, the business community, non-profit organizations, and youth throughout their community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7OfOXFmyZY&feature=youtu.be

Fire Departments' Annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive Challenge

Vitalant, in coordination with 21 fire departments across Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties, is proud to announce the 15th Annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive Challenge. The Challenge is a friendly competition among participating fire departments to see which department can host the largest blood drive between December and January by enlisting firefighters, friends, family and members of the community to donate lifesaving blood. To make an appointment, at the Cloverdale Fire Protection District on Friday, January 15, 2021, from 1:30-6p.m.,Fire Station: 451 S. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, visit www.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825.

Free COVID-19 Testing Continues at Cloverdale Plaza on Thursdays

Free, convenient, and confidential COVID-19 testing is available for all Sonoma County residents, regardless of documentation status. Testing is being conducted every Thursday at the Cloverdale Plaza from 9am to 11am. No ID is required. Call (707) 565-4667 to make an appointment. Everyone is allowed to receive a test, regardless if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Redwood Empire Food Bank Warehouse Photo

Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers are critical to ending hunger in our community. Every month the Food Bank relies on their generous support. Spend a two or three-hour shift with friends, family, and colleagues and help feed our neighbors in need. All volunteers are required to bring a face covering and all volunteer work is done outside of the facility, located at 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa. For more information or to choose a volunteer slot, visit: https://refb.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Food Distribution Events

Food distribution efforts continue in Cloverdale. Catholic Charities, Cloverdale Pantry, Latinos Unidos, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and Sonoma Family Food continue to coordinate food distributions events with local organizations. For more information text the word FOOD or COMIDA to (707) 353-6333.