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Revised Health Order

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...

Business Workshops, May 26-June 6

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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West Business Development Center

PPP Loan Q&A

Wednesday, May 27, 2...

COVID-19 Business Reopening Plans

This website is your guide to achieving compliance for reopening in Mendocino County, including the City of Willits. Please follow this link for detailed information and instructions:https://www.mendocinocountybusiness.org/?fbclid=IwAR2BiDiHNySEd7sqrLI75G...

Covid-19 Testing in Willits - May 26 at 9:00 a.m.

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. &...

Covid-19 Update from the City Manager

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...

Covid-19 Update from the City Manager

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...

Mendocino County - 14th COVID-19 Case

See the attached press release(s) for information on the 14th (and most recent) COVID-19 case in Mendocino County.

See below for the latest update:

Press Release Redwood Valley Case & Testing

Mendocino County - Stage 2 Reopening

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.

Covid-19 Update from the City Manager

City Manager Update for May 15^th.

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.  ...

Covid-19 Update from the City Manager

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...

West Center - Doing Business During Covid-19

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 ...

Mendocino County Shelter in Place and Face Covering Orders

The Mendocino County Health Official has issued revised Shelter in Place (effective 4/24/2020) and Face Covering ( effective 5/1/2020) Orders. See below:

4.24.2020 Order of the Health Officer - Shelter in Place4.24.2020 Order of the Health Officer - Face C...

Mendocino County Health Officer - 6 New Covid-19 Cases

The Mendocino County Health Officer has reported 6 new Covid-19 cases in the Round Valley area.

4.24.2020 Press Release Update to Round Valley Covid-19 Caseshttps://www.cityofwillits.org/DocumentCenter/View/709/4232020-Press-Release-3-New-COVID19-Cases&...

Business Roundtables Mendocino County April 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...

5th Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Mendocino County

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...

Warm Line Non-Crisis Support Call Line

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...

Línea de ayuda de Salud

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...

Pivot Webinars for Small Businesses - West Center

West Business Development Center Pivot Seminars for Small Businesses:Monday, April 20th ~ 1:45 - 3:00pm Pivot Your Restaurant ~ From Restaurant to Community Kitchenhttp://sbdc.events/pivot-restaurant-series-1

Monday, April 27th ~ 1:25 - 3:00pm Pivot Your R...

City, County, and State Parks Remain Closed

Please note that all city parks are now 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,...

SBDC Conversation with Small Business Community 4/8/2020

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...

County Health Officer Guidance on Face Masks and Social Distancing

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...

County of Mendocino Update on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

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...

Willits Police Department Covid-19 Media Release

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...

City of Willits Updates on City Business and the COVID-19 Crisis

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...

County of Mendocino Confirms Fourth Case of COVID-19

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...

County of Mendocino Confirms Third Case of COVID-19

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 ...

CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal Update

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...

County of Mendocino Revised Shelter in Place Order 3-24-20

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 ...

Letter from the Mayor re Covid-19, 3-24-2020

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...

City of Willits COVID-19 Update for Monday, 3/23/2020

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.  ...

County of Mendocino Public Health Updates 3-22-2020

See the links below for the latest COVID-19 Updates and Information from the County of Mendocino Public Health Department:

https://www.cityofwillits.org/DocumentCenter/View/673/Mendocino-County-Public-Health-Order-32220

https://www.cityofwillits.org/Documen...

State of California COVID-19 Response and Resource Information

The most up to date information from the governor’s office on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California:

https://covid19.ca.gov/?fbclid=IwAR2A1JtEWNQBEeakZXhWTESq7keJEkdcr-Y2kvbmpYSx_0pcgGsic1A7I2o

Free Webinar: Managing Cash Flow and Economic Injurury Disaster Loans

Register for Free Webinar on Monday, March 23, 20202

Managing Your Cash Flow and Economic Injury Disaster Loans Webinar

This is the Link: https://www.westcenter.org/webinars/managing-your-cash-flow-and-economic-injury-disaster-loansREGISTER NOW: ht...

County of Mendocino Department Closures 3-19-2020

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...

Willits City Hall closed to the public, Thursday 3-19-20

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,...

County of Mendocino Public Health Order Shelter in Place 3-18-20

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...

County of Mendocino First Confirmed Case COVID-19 3-18-20

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...

State of California Executive Order Extending Eligibilty Period for Safety Net Services

City of Willits Declares Local Emergency and Opens EOC

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...

County of Mendocino Health Officer will Issue Shelter-In-Place Order March 18

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...

County of Mendocio Libraries to Close March 18 due to COVID-19

County of Mendocino Libraries to Close in Response to Public Health Concerns about COVID-19, posted 3/17/2020 at 6:07 PM

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all Mendocino County Libraries an...

State Senator Mike McGuire Telephone Town Hall, 3/18/20 at 7pm

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...

COVID-19 Public Health Guidance: Self-Isolation for Older Adults and Those Who Have Elevated Risk

State of California Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners

City of Willits Info Covid-19 Novel Corona Virus 3-16-2020

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...

State of California Executive Order N-25-20 Covid-19 Virus 3-12-2020

California Executive Order N-25-20 Covid-19 Virus

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State of California Covid-19 Virus Update 3-10-2020

State of California Covid-19 Virus Update 3-10-2020

Mendocino County HHSA re Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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...

Info and Resources re Corona Virus Outbreak

See below for Information and Resources regarding the COVID 19 Corona Virus Disease Outbreak:

NCOV Factsheet 2019

COVID19 Symptoms

Sick with COVID19 Fact Sheet

Stop the Spread of Germs

Resource List for Corona Virus Outbreak

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Warm Line Non-Crisis Support Call Line

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...