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The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that the Draft Utilities and Public Services Element of the General Plan Update is now available for public review. Released on August 22, 2025, this draft element outlines goals, policies, and actions related to infrastructure, utilities, and community services that support Sonoma’s high quality of life. Key...
The City of Sonoma has begun preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its General Plan Update and invites community members to participate in the environmental review process. A public scoping meeting will be held to share information about the project and gather input on what environmental topics should be studied in the EIR. ...
The City of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide on-call city engineering services. The selected consultant(s) will assist City staff in delivering a wide range of general engineering services and capital projects, including development review, capital improvement project design and support, traffic engineering, and general engineering consultation. Key Dates: RFP Release: August...
The City of Sonoma is inviting sealed bids for the West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP T-11). This project generally involves pavement maintenance and localized repair work along West Spain Street, primarily between Third Street West and First Street West, with additional isolated repairs between Sonoma Highway and Junipero Serra Drive. Improvements will include: Surface...
The City of Sonoma invites community members to take part in upcoming Cemetery Volunteer Workdays at Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery. These special days of service are an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, work alongside neighbors, and help preserve some of Sonoma’s most meaningful historic sites. Each cemetery has unique needs, from...
Are you passionate about local planning? Committed to enhancing community engagement? Want to give back to your city? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on city and regional commissions, committees, and boards: Current Recruitment(s): City Commissions and Committees Climate Action Commission One...
The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful on the roads—particularly between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. when students...
While Sonoma has enjoyed a cooler-than-usual summer and lower local wildfire activity, other parts of California have seen significant fire incidents this season. Peak fire season continues through October and disasters can strike at any time - now is the time to prepare so our community can respond, withstand, and recover when it happens here....
Sonoma County Regional Parks is developing a strategic plan to guide investments in parks, programs, and services through 2028 — and they want your input! Share what matters most to you about our local regional parks, including Arnold Field (home of the Sonoma Stompers) and nearby favorites like Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Larson Park, Ernie...
The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be a review of the Draft Conservation and Open Space Element, now available on the General...
The City of Sonoma is expanding interment capacity to ensure that all who wish to be laid to rest in Sonoma have a place to do so. Newly added columbarium niches are now available for purchase at both Mountain Cemetery and Veterans’ Cemetery, offering additional cremation options in settings that reflect Sonoma’s unique blend of...
The City of Sonoma is proud to launch its first-ever Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, a comprehensive guide to help residents and city staff work together to address traffic safety concerns in local neighborhoods. The program provides a structured process for evaluating and implementing traffic calming measures—such as signage, striping, temporary speed bumps, or more involved...
In response to community comments and questions regarding noise associated with Transcendence Theatre Company’s (TTC) Broadway Under the Stars performances at the Field of Dreams, the City of Sonoma is hosting a community meeting to provide a forum for open dialogue. When: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Where: City Emergency Operations Center...
The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food and drink, and Sonoma...
The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be to continue reviewing the Draft Circulation Element, which explores transportation networks and mobility within the...
