Shelters Work to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Among Residents

Sonoma County homeless shelters are adapting to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus. Catholic Charities runs three shelters in Sonoma County which can house more than 300 people in total. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with Jennielynn Holmes, the Chief Program Officer of Catholic Charities. She starts by asking how the organization is working to keep living spaces safe.

(Image: A veterans' homeless shelter in New England. Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dave Kaylor.)

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March 28, 2020

Los Angeles Will Mirror New York As Coronavirus Surges, Newsom and Garcetti Warn

By Judy Lin, Ben Christopher and Matt Levin, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued dire warnings Friday that the nation’s second-largest city is headed for the same surge in COVID-19 cases as New York City after a 26% increase in California deaths overnight. The…
March 28, 2020

COVID-19: Sonoma County Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations

On March 17, Sonoma County’s health officer issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order directs all people to stay at home except for essential activities like getting groceries or going to the doctor. For older adults and other vulnerable…
March 28, 2020

Two More Santa Rosa Police Officers Test Positive for COVID-19

Two more Santa Rosa police officers have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the department to five. In a press release, Santa Rosa Police Chief Rainer Navarro said 20 employees have been tested so far. Of those, four have tested negative and 11 results are still…
March 27, 2020

Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters As California officials desperately try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Chris Miller is coaxing a sample of the virus to grow in a secure laboratory at UC Davis. Working in a laboratory nestled inside containment rooms and cut off from the world by filters,…
March 26, 2020

COVID-19: Sonoma County Mental Health Resources

Fears about the coronavirus pandemic and being socially isolated can significantly affect mental health. Whether you have a mental illness or are just feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, it’s important to do what you can to support yourself and get professional help when you need it. Here’s a…
March 25, 2020

Sonoma County Office of Education Recommends Schools Extend On-Campus Closures

On March, 25, The Sonoma County Office of Education recommended that school districts across the county shut down in-person classes until at least May 1. This guidance was based on consultation with the Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase. Governor Gavin Newsom said in a press conference…
Mar 25, 2020

Undocumented Workers Struggle as Economy Grinds to a Halt

By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Jackie Botts, CalMatters More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not qualify for many state and federal…
Mar 24, 2020

Sonoma County Closes All Parks

Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, ordered the closure of all parks in Sonoma County. The order went into effect on March 24 and did not…
Mar 23, 2020

Sonoma County Sup. Susan Gorin Coronavirus Update 3-23-20

We spoke with Susan Gorin, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Monday morning to provide an update about the county's response to the…
Mar 20, 2020

SMART Makes Additional Schedule Changes Amid Statewide Shelter-in-Place Orders

In response to changes in ridership demand resulting from what is now a statewide Shelter in Place order, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)…
Mar 20, 2020

Track Sonoma County Coronavirus Cases

Use the map to track the number of COVID-19 cases in Sonoma County. Click on the arrows in the bottom right-hand corner to scroll between cases by…
Mar 20, 2020

How Overwhelmed is California’s Health Care System About to Be?

By Rachel Becker, Ana B. Ibarra and Judy Lin, CalMatters As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic mounted Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Mar 19, 2020

Newsom: Coronavirus Likely To Close California Schools for Rest of the Year

By Ricardo Cano and Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters In a stunning announcement that revealed disruption from the coronavirus is far from over, Gov.…
Mar 18, 2020

Meals on Wheels Offers Free Food Delivery to Qualifying Seniors

While shelter in place orders do not apply to going to the grocery store, you may still be concerned about leaving your home. The Sonoma County…
Mar 18, 2020

Sonoma County Health Officer Issues Shelter in Place Orders

SANTA ROSA, CA – The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a Health Order directing residents to shelter in place effective midnight on Wednesday,…
Mar 18, 2020

More Than 22 Million Californians Could Contract Coronavirus Without Mitigation, According To Gov. Newsom

Note: We've changed the headline of this story to reflect that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson said these figures are possible without mitigation…

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