The City of Sonoma is once again seeking nominations from the public for the 2018 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). Alcaldes in California came about through the rise of the … Continued
La Luz Center, with a grant from Redwood Credit Union, is currently offering financial assistance and support services to Sonoma County residents that suffered economic hardship caused by the 2017 North Bay fires. Economic hardship includes, but is not limited to, loss of income and/or loss of housing. Criteria for assistance includes: Verifiable* economic hardship … Continued
The “Water Services Replacement” portion of the project was completed this summer as planned. The “Street Rehabilitation” portion of the project was scheduled for completion in October; that work schedule was impacted by the firestorm. When City staff analyzed the impact of fire-related delays on project construction, it was concluded that it would be better … Continued
Gratitude, recognition, community – and love – are the themes underlying a post-fire civic ceremony planned for this Saturday on the Plaza. “The Love In The Air” Community Gratitude Gathering will begin at 4 p.m., just prior to the annual Lighting of the Plaza event. In addition to comments by public safety leaders, there will … Continued
Two new apartment projects in Sonoma took a step forward last week, with use permits approved by the Planning Commission. When completed, these projects will add a total of 54 affordable rental units and 24 market rate rental units to Sonoma’s housing stock. The Altamira Apartments on Broadway is a 48-unit affordable housing project that in … Continued
A new program to assist parents of teens is being brought to the Valley by the City of Sonoma’s Youth & Family Services program. The Parent Project is a 10-week program specifically for parents of strong-willed, out-of-control children and adolescents, ages 11-18. The program is designed to give parents concrete, concise tools to change negative behavior. Parents … Continued
The County of Sonoma, in coordination with state and federal partners, will hold a resource fair in Sonoma Valley focused on debris removal. The event will be held on Monday, November 13th from 5-7pm at Altimira Middle School. Residents whose properties were destroyed by the wildfires have the ability to access the government-operated Fire Debris … Continued
Appreciation, recognition, and gratitude are the focus of the City’s multi-faceted program of activities for the community in the month of November, culminating in a gathering to pay tribute to emergency responders, community volunteers, and fire victims in a civic ceremony on November 18th. “The Love In The Air” is the theme chosen to represent … Continued
On November 16th, the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding an informational workshop for local businesses impacted by the North Bay fires, with presentations from the Office of Disaster Assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration, FEMA, the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center, and the California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity (CAMEO). Details are on the Chamber … Continued
Local firefighting organizations have been approached by community members wanting to make financial donations in the wake of the recent fires. In response, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (SVFA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has established two funds for community contributions. The following is from a letter they have provided: “This … Continued
