Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

Overlook Trail to Fully Re-Open April 28, 2019

The following is an announcement from the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards (SOT stewards). ****************************** The Overlook trail in the City of Sonoma is set to fully re-open on April 28, 2019, with the completion of rehabilitation of the Lower Trail portion, which has been closed all winter. Access will be restored to the trail’s main … Continued

First “Housing Our Community” Town Hall – April 25, 2019

Next Thursday, April 25th, the City of Sonoma will be hosting the first Housing Our Community Town Hall focused on the basic drivers, terms and issues that shape housing in our community. This will create a foundation for future events and discussion about how we can tackle our increasing housing challenges. Mark your calendar and … Continued

April Edition of “About Town” Now Available

The latest edition of “About Town,” the quarterly E-Newsletter from the City of Sonoma, is now available! Included in this issue: Housing Our Community Town Hall Series & Survey “Celebrate Sonoma” Recognition Program Arbor Day Celebration in the Plaza Sonoma Overlook Trail Re-Opening Celebration Free Family Bike Workshop 2019 Alcaldessa Honored S.C.O.P.E. Training Opportunities City … Continued

Family Bike Workshop – July 13, 2019

Join the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition for a Family Bike Workshop, sponsored by the City of Sonoma.  These workshops are for families with kids learning to ride on the road. Families will learn to safely navigate the streets in a variety of situations through fun, skill-building activities and an instructional neighborhood ride. WHEN: Saturday, July … Continued

City Council Meeting – April 15

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 15  at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including this month’s “Celebrate Sonoma” presentation to Robert Wilson and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: Study … Continued

April is “National Safe Digging Month”

Getting ready for some spring landscaping?  Planning on planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day?  Don’t forget to call 811 or visit california811.org at least two working days before you dig and have PG&E and other utilities come out and mark their underground facilities, it’s FREE and it’s the law! See the PG&E marking … Continued

Take the “Housing Our Community” Survey!

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! Increasing housing prices, changing household needs and constrained housing supply are challenges facing the City of Sonoma (City) along with other Bay Area and surrounding Sonoma County communities.  Based on increasing concern over this dilemma, the City Council contracted with Healdsburg based UrbanGreen, Inc to develop a community education and engagement … Continued

S.C.O.P.E. Presentations & Hands Only CPR, April/May Training Opportunities

A key component of emergency response in any community is the extent to which its residents and businesses have themselves planned for what to do in the case of an emergency. The S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) program provides guidelines and training for neighbors to work together to prepare for disasters. Sonoma Valley Fire … Continued

Council Approves Housing Element 2018 Annual Progress Report

  At their meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, the Sonoma City Council reviewed and unanimously approved the City of Sonoma Housing Element 2018 Annual Progress Report. California’s Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing programs to meet their “fair share” of existing and future housing needs for all income … Continued

2019 Arbor Day Celebration | April 26, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Join the City of Sonoma for an Arbor Day Celebration, a day to plant, nurture and celebrate trees in the Sonoma Plaza on April 26, 2019.  This is a great opportunity for school children to participate in the many fun activities designed to educate and inspire stewardship of the environment. Event held rain or shine. … Continued

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