Mattress Recycling Event Sunday March 7th

On Sunday, March 7th, City of Cloverdale will have a re-do Mattress Recycling Event from 9am to 5pm at the Train Depot. This coordinated effort was in conjunction with the Sonoma Zero Waste mattress and e-waste event held at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair earlier this year. Vice Mayor Cruz helped coordinate the event with Zero Waste Sonoma. Additional information on the updated event can be viewed at: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/50857/

City Council Virtual Meetings - Wednesday, March 10

The City Council Regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10 at 6pm on Zoom. View the agenda for the Zoom link to participate or listen in to the meeting under City Council at: Cloverdale, CA - Official Website

Russian River Watershed Experiencing Drought Conditions

The City of Cloverdale relies on water wells near the Russian River for its water supply. Due to lower than normal rainfall amounts this year, the Russian River watershed is experiencing drought conditions. The region is facing the third driest year on record. Reservoir capacities in Lake Mendocino and Lake Pillsbury are lower than they were during the last drought, which was 2013/2014. For more information about the impacts of low rainfall on the Russian River this year visit this page on the Sonoma Water website.

Due to the low amount of rainfall received this year, its important to take measures now to reduce water use. Every drop saved by our customers helps improve water flows in the Russian River and extend reservoir storage levels should a longer dry period be experienced. For helpful tips on saving water indoors and outdoors: Tips | Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership

Vaccine Distribution Update

Sonoma County has now administered more than 150,000 vaccines, of which 100,000 doses have been administered since the beginning of February. As of Wednesday, 108,737 residents have received at least one dose or more than 26 percent of the county’s adult (16+) population. Sonoma County’s vaccination campaign will phase into the third-party administrator, Blue Shield, purview on Monday, March 7. Once Sonoma County fully transitions to this new system through Blue Shield, all vaccination appointments will be made through the state’s My Turn website, myturn.ca.gov. Right now, to see if you are eligible for a vaccine and to locate a vaccination clinic, visit socoemergency.org/vaccine

New COVID-19 Vaccine Event Dates in Cloverdale

Alexander Valley Health Care announced that COVID-19 vaccine events were held in Cloverdale this week. Vaccines were available for residents aged 65 or older of Geyserville, Cloverdale or Hopland. Visit their website for information on upcoming events: COVID-19 Updates

California Schools Reopening Plan

This week, Governor Newsom announced a $6.6 billion budget package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction across California. The funds would finance safety measures to support in-person instruction, expanded learning opportunities, such as summer school, tutoring and mental health services. All public schools would be required to offer in-person instruction to grades K-2 for all students and for high-needs students in all grades by the end of March, losing 1 percent of eligible funds every day thereafter if they do not. Before reopening for in-person instruction, eligible schools serving grades TK-6 are required to submit their COVID-19 Safety Plan to state and local health officials for review and approval, and to make the approved plan available online. Read more information at: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/education/

Local 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. Weekly distribution events are being held at the Cloverdale Senior Center and Cloverdale Citrus Fair. For more information text the word FOOD or COMIDA to (707) 353-6333.

Resilient Cloverdale

Resilient Cloverdale continues its commitment to advancing the resilience of Cloverdale, and the surrounding community, by making smart mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery investments at the individual, organizational and community levels. Visit the website, where you can find information on various resources including videos featuring local leaders. Learn more at: https://cloverdalechamber.com/resilient-cloverdale/about-resilient-cloverdale/