Posted on: September 16, 2020
Attached please find a letter from the State of California Insurance Commissioner summarizing recent wildfire actions taken to further assist survivors, displaced residents, and businesses affected by the current and recent wildfires. The notices include:...
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
Mendo Recycle’s Tire Amnesty in WillitsWillits Tire Amnesty Dates: September 22-23 Times: 9am-3pm Location: Corporation Yard, 380 E. Commercial Street in Willits. Details: Collection is free to Mendocino County residents.Tire...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Apply now for the second round of grants under the West Business Development Center’s Business Resiliency and Innovation Fund. Grant amounts are up to $5,000. The West Center’s application portal will be open until September 4 at 5:00 ...
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Posted on: August 13, 2020
County of Mendocino Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan issued a new Shelter-In-Place (SIP) Order, Thursday, August 13, 2020, which is slated to go into effect at 3:00 pm on Friday August 14, 2020. The new Order maintains current restrictions, but adds additi...
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Posted on: August 7, 2020
South Street Traffic Control – August 10-13, 2020
PG&E is scheduled to begin installing underground electric lines on South Street starting next week. There will be single-lane traffic with flaggers near the north entrances to Safeway from 7:...
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Posted on: August 3, 2020
Emergency Preparation For Your Business: advance planning for disaster
Tuesday, August 25, from 9-10:30 AMIn the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, fire season and public safety power shutoffs are on the horizon. Emergency preparedness must now be a si...
Posted on: July 21, 2020
Preparing for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the City of Willits
Given the growing threat of extreme weather conditions, The City of Willits and Little Lake Fire District have teamed up to provide support to the Community to ensure that ...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
Congratulations Willits!!
The City of Willits was notified by Caltrans that, as of July 14, 2020, the City officially owns Main Street.
It’s been a long journey to get to this point, and we couldn’t have done it without the gre...
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Health Officer Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases and First Outbreak at a Skilled Nursing FacilityMendocino County Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19 reported to the county over the last 3 days. County staff has been conducting...
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
New Opportunity for Willits Merchants -- City Council directed staff to work with Willits merchants on ways to safely expand their operations into adjacent outdoor areas, in response to the County of Mendocino loosening restrictions. Merchants can apply f...
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
1. Number of Mendocino COVID-19 cases: 107 (85 recovered; 0 hospitalized; 22 on home isolation; 78 close contacts in quarantine).Number in Isolation by RegionNorth Coast: 2South Coast: 1South...
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
On June 16th, the City of Willits contracted with Biobot to test the City’s "influent" for COVID-19. This test found there to be traces of the virus present in a concentration of "286,408 copies per liter of sewage".
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
Please see the attached Urgency Ordinance 2020-01:AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CHAPTER 2.44 OF THE WILLITS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED EMERGENCY SERVICES TO WAIVE ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR STANDARDS T...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
See below for information on swimming lessons for youth at the Willits Swimming Pool for the 2020 season. Registration is required one week prior to the session.For more information Call 707-456-4122 or 707 459-5778.
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
Mendocino County Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan issued a revised Shelter-In-Place (SIP) Order Thursday, May 28, 2020, reflecting the new Permissible Higher Risk Businesses and related activities. The major changes include:- Places of worship, such as chu...
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
Please see the attached Urgency Ordinance below. Th Ordinance was initially discussed at the City of Willits City Council Meeting on 5/27/2020. The Ordinance was not passed by the City Council at that time. The City Council will revisit and reconsider the...
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
NorCal SBDC Finance Center
EVERY Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30-11:30 am
Open Q & A sessions COVID Loan for businesses No registration necessary
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Posted on: May 21, 2020
There will be Covid-19 drive through testing available in Willits for the public on Tuesday, May 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital. This is only for people without symptoms. &...
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Posted on: May 21, 2020
THE CITY OF WILLITS IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT BUSINESS OWNERS WILL BE ABLE TO OPEN MANY RETAIL BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS THIS WEEKEND IN WILLITS
We have learned that the State has approved the County’s attestation, which means that a new Shelt...
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Press Release 5/21/2020
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
Today the City of Willits held a surveillance testing at the Senior Center. This was a joint effort between the City, The Senior Center and County Public Health. We tested approximately 75–100 people. These were first responders, emplo...
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Shast County Press Release 5-11-2020
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
See the attached PDF document for information on the Mendocino County revised health order following Governor Newsom’s statewide expansion of activities for stage 2 reopening.
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
City Manager Update for May 15th.
Today, Dr. Doohan, our Public Health Officer, announced that she is working with County Counsel on another Order further loosening restrictions that will include dog grooming and landscaping. ...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
As reported yesterday by the County of Mendocino, we are very pleased to announce that the state is providing Mendocino County with a state-sponsored testing site that will be able to actually process the test results within 48 hours. This is vi...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
The West Business Development Center helps small businesses during the rapid changes brought on by Covid-19 and shelter-in-place directives. They are a Small Business Administration (SBA) center for Mendocino County, and receive up to date information on ...
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Posted on: April 23, 2020
The City has an opportunity to refinance its Series 2007A and 2007B Certificates of Participation (the “2007 Certificates”) to reduce interest costs and restructure payments to increase reserves and create a better debt payment structu...
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Posted on: April 20, 2020
Business Roundtable Discussions led by the West Business Development Center in April 2020:Please join the West Business Development Center for a roundtable discussion to hear from you, the business owner, about your ideas for recovery and specific informa...
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Business Roundtables Mendocino County April 2020
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Posted on: April 18, 2020
Health Officer Confirms Fifth Case of COVID-19The Mendocino County Health Officer, Dr. Noemi Doohan has confirmed a fifth case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mendocino County. Like the previous four cases, this case is related to an exposure outsi...
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Posted on: April 16, 2020
Warm Line Non-Crisis Support Call Lineprovided by Mendocino County Behavioral HealthToll Free Number: 707-472-2311 (or 1-833-955-2510)
7 days a week 7:30 AM – 6:00 PMThe Warm Line is a telephone-based non-crisis support that provides emotional su...
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Posted on: April 16, 2020
Línea de ayuda de Salud Conductual del Condado de Mendocino707-472-2311 (Linea Gratuita: 1-833-955-2510)Esta linea es un apoyo telefónico que no es de crisis, que brinda apoyo emocional y compasión a los residentes del con...
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Posted on: April 6, 2020
Please note that all city parks are closed to the public until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you, everyone, for helping to keep Willits safe.
updated 4/111/2020:All parks at this time remain closed. This includes City Parks, Sta...
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Posted on: April 6, 2020
SBDC Directors for Mendocino, Humboldt, Napa, Sonoma, and Lake are hosting a conversation with the small business community on April 8 from noon to 1 pm. Please attend to listen or share information that would contribute to supporting the small business c...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
New information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on the spread of COVID-19 now suggests that the widespread use of face coverings may help protect our community. Because of this, th...
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Guidance on Face Covering and Social Distancing
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
WILLITS POLICE DEPARTMENTMEDIA RELEASE
Date: March 30th, 2020Release Date: ImmediateFrom: Willits Police Chief Greg AllenSubject: Willits Police Sergeant McCoy’s Quick Response Saves a Life
On 3/29/20 at 9:07 am, Sergeant Ricco McCoy and Officer B...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
Mendocino County has four confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Based on investigations done by Public Health, it appears that all four cases in Mendocino County are travel-related and do not appear to indicate community spread. None of the...
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County of Mendocino News Release 3-30-2020
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
Chief Allen and the Willits Police Department wish to thank our community and businesses for your responsiveness, cooperation and adherence to our "SHELTER IN PLACE" mandate relating to our COVID-19 response. You and your families’ hea...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
The City of Willits proclaimed the issuance of a local state of emergency on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in an effort to continue to respond against the potential spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19). All residents should be adhering to the County&am...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Mendocino County Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan has confirmed a fourth case of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) in Mendocino County. Like the other three cases in Mendocino County, this case is thought to be travel related and does not appear to ind...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Mendocino County Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan has confirmed a third case of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) in Mendocino County. Like the first two cases in Mendocino County, this third case is thought to be travel related and does not appear to ...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
While our walk-in eligibility and employment services have been suspended for now, customers can still apply for benefits through C4Yourself.com, GetCalFresh.org, and CoveredCA.com. All of these application websites allow for the uploading of documents as...
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
On March 24, 2020, the County Health Officer revised Mendocino County’s shelter in place order to align with California’s updated order. The revised County order goes into effect March 24, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. and will be in place until ...
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Revised County Shelter in Place Order 3-24-2020
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020
Re: Letter to the Greater Willits Community
To the people of Willits, I wish to thank you for your patience during this Federal, State, and local emergency. I believe locally we have not been on edge like this since the Polio scares of the 19...
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Letter from the Mayor re Covid-19, 3-24-2020
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Posted on: March 23, 2020
Update from the CIty of Willits for Monday, 3/23All City facilities remain closed to the public. This includes City Hall, the Police Station, Public Works, the Community Center, the Skate Park and the Park bathrooms for public and staff safety. ...
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
Mendocino County Department ClosuresAs of 3/19/2020, the Mendocino County Elected Officials and Department Heads are authorized to close their departments to the public, as the most appropriate means of protecting the health of their employees while still...
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County Department Closures 3-19-2020
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
Urgent Public Service Announcement! Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down your toilets. Toilet paper is designed to break down when it is flushed. Paper towels, napkins and wipes do not break down easily and they ar...
Posted on: March 19, 2020
In light of the County’s recent order, City Hall will be closed today. You can reach us at 459-4601, as staff will be working. Please use our drop box, mail or website to make water payments. If you need to come in, in person, to make a payment,...
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO DIRECTING ALL INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COUNTY TO SHELTER AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY LEAVE TO PROVIDE OR RECEIVE CERTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES OR ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ESSENTIAL ACITIVI...
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Public Health Order Shelter in Place 3-18-20
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Mendocino County Health Officer Orders County Residents Shelter-In-PlaceToday, Mendocino County Public Health confirmed the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mendocino County. This individual is in stable cond...
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
Declaration of Local Emergency and Opening of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)The City of Willits proclaimed the issuance of a local state of emergency on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in an effort to continue to respond against the pote...
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Proclomation 2020-01 Local Emergency
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
County Health Officer will Issue Shelter-In-Place Order on March 18 Post Date: 03/17/2020 8:09 PM
County Health Officer Dr. Doohan will be issuing the Health Order and a press release tomorrow, March 18, at 5:00 p.m...
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
Senator Mike McGuire will be holding a telephonic Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday evening. His message:
We’re working with all levels of government to ensure a unified approach to the coronavirus response here on the North Coast and that needs are...
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Posted on: March 16, 2020
Press Release – March 16, 2020The City of Willits would like to assure the public that we are taking all reasonable precautions in light of COVID 19. Until further notice:• City Hall is reducing hours open to the public to 10 &ndash...
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Press Release 3-16-2020
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Posted on: February 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE - DATE 2/27/2020
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Public HealthSince January 2020, Mendocino County has been part of a coordinated Public Health response involving the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the C...
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Posted on: January 7, 2020
The Willits City Council has approved the development of a Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) for the Little Lake Valley Groundwater Basin in order to secure previously-approved grant funding to bolster the City’s water supply by improving groun...
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
Mendocino County North County Center - Spring 2020 Course - BUS-107 "Customer Service"
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Posted on: July 1, 2019
Topics will include:
- Expansion of the Public Safety Power Shutoff program
- Accelerated safety inspections of electric infrastructure
- Enhanced vegetation management around power lines
- Hardening the electric system for the future by replacing equipment and insta...
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Posted on: March 18, 2019
• Agricultural Materials, including from livestock operations
• Food Materials
o All fruits and vegetables (including peelings, pits, and shells)
o Bread, grains, pasta, and rice
o Coffee grounds and tea leaves
o Dairy products
o Eggshells...
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