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The Sonoma Active Transportation Plan is underway! Last fall, the Sonoma County Transit Authority (SCTA) collected over 100 ideas for sidewalk improvements, higher visibility crosswalks, and new bicycle paths. The City of Sonoma (City) is committed to fostering safer and more enticing environments for walking, biking, and utilizing mobility devices, both for everyday commuting and...
After careful consideration and collaboration with environmental and community leaders, including esteemed members of the City of Sonoma’s Climate Action Committee, The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and City of Sonoma are delighted to unveil the recipient of this year’s prestigious Green Business Award: Donum Estate. Sustainable Practices: Donum Estate has exemplified a profound commitment...
We are excited to unveil the winner of the City of Sonoma's 4th Annual Earth Day "Celebration of Trees" Photo Contest! After receiving an incredible 45 entries from talented photographers and nature enthusiasts, we're excited to honor Denise Webster for her breathtaking image, "Epilogue of A Lone Tree." Denise's stunning photograph, captured in the picturesque...
The City of Sonoma has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified Contractors to provide on-call tree maintenance and Certified Arborist consulting services. This initiative aims to enhance the management and preservation of the city's urban forest. View/Download the RFP document for complete information. Interested Contractors are invited to submit proposals per the specifications...
Attention, Sonoma residents and park enthusiasts! Your voice matters in shaping the future of our community's recreational spaces. The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for All” funded park projects being considered in the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. PROS will consider two potential...
The City of Sonoma's 4th Annual Earth Day "Celebration of Trees" Photography Contest is now live! A huge thank you to the 45 talented photographers who have submitted their amazing photos. 📸 Now it's time for you to be the judge! Visit the virtual exhibition on the City's website to feast your eyes on these...
In celebration of Earth Day 2024, the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sonoma are working together to recognize a local business for its green practices. Any business that operates in the City of Sonoma is welcome to nominate itself, or individuals can nominate a local business for consideration. It's simple, just...
The City of Sonoma’s AMI project to replace all water meters begins next week. The first phase of this project will start on April 17th, where the city’s contractor (Concord Utilities Services) will begin inspecting all existing water meter utility boxes to assess their condition and gather other information that will be used to plan...
Starting from April 19, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is set to initiate a significant pavement repair project on State Route-37 (SR-37) between State Route-29 in Vallejo and State Route-121 in Sonoma. This project will necessitate full closures of the highway for 55 hours on consecutive weekends*, including April 19, April 26, May...
In a proactive move to establish transparency and fairness, the City of Sonoma is proud to announce the launch of its new online Discretionary Funding Application. This initiative aims to streamline the process for organizations seeking funding from the Council Discretionary Use Funding within the Recreation and Community Services Program. Through this digital platform, the...
The City of Sonoma (City) requests proposals for the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 196 East Spain Street Single Family Residential Project. The project entails the construction of 2,315 square feet of additions to the existing 2,007 sf residence, the construction of a new 382 sf Accessory Dwelling...
The City of Sonoma is seeking proposals from Professional Services Consultants to provide on-call electrical engineering services. Details about the required services are outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Important Dates: RFP Distribution: March 27, 2024 Deadline for Questions: April 10, 2024 Responses to Questions Released: April 16, 2024 Proposal Submission Deadline: April 24,...
The City of Sonoma is seeking qualified firms and individuals to provide crucial geotechnical engineering and material testing services. These services are earmarked for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and plan checking/peer review duties for private development projects. All the specifics are outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Key Dates to Remember: RFP Distribution:...
The City of Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) encourages high school junior and senior artist to apply for the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award for a chance to win $2,000. The submission deadline is April 5, 2024. Interested student artists are encouraged to submit an online application. The submission should include samples of...
The Sonoma City Council and the City of Sonoma are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all members of our wonderful community to join us for a special reception honoring Wayne Schake, our esteemed 2024 Alcalde onTuesday, March 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Vintage House Senior Center, located at 264 1st St...
