Minimum wage: On July 1, 2020, a $15 minimum wage will go into effect for all businesses inside the Santa Rosa City limits with 26 or more employees ($14 for employers with fewer than 25). The City of Sonoma is scheduled to go to $15 for large employers in 2021 and small employers in 2022.
Old firehouse for lease: The Old Glen Ellen Firehouse at 15499 Arnold Drive is up for lease for a short-term tenant. The 2,070-square-feet building is now zoned for office/retail space. The building was built in 1984. Since 2018, it has been a proposed site for a cannabis dispensary .
Application-for-Medical-Cannabis-Dispensary[1].pdf
Synergy: Ramekins will be popping up at Cornerstone Sonoma starting this weekend, offering food, treats and beverages every Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., for the foreseeable future.
Assistance: If your income was impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for one-time assistance through Sonoma County Job Link. Call 565-5550 for more information.
San Francisco dining: The City may look different next time you head down to go out to lunch or dinner. The San Francisco Council of District Merchants told KRON news that 350 restaurants have been granted permission for expanded outdoor seating and more are on the way. Retailers have also been granted permission to put racks and displays outside.
More reopenings: Sonoma Fun Center has reopened its mini golf course, and is following all Sonoma safety guidelines so go have a great time.
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