Last week, part of First St E between E Napa St & Patten was closed to through traffic to accommodate expanded outdoor seating for Pangloss Cellars. The partial street closure is part of the City’s “Sonoma Al Fresco” program, created to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Sonoma businesses while providing safe areas for pedestrians. The … Continued
Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the Council on those issues. Currently, the City is seeking applications … Continued
A new payment drop box has been installed near the front entry door at City Hall. Customers may drop water bill payments, transient occupancy tax payments and business license payments that do not require staff assistance. No cash payments, please. The box will be emptied at 4:30 every day with the exception of holidays and … Continued
Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) is partnering with Vintage House Sonoma to host a virtual community update on recent COVID-19 developments via Zoom on Thursday, July 30, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. The webinar will be led by Sabrina Kidd, MD, Chief Medical Officer for SVH. Dr. Kidd will provide an update on COVID-19 in … Continued
Get out in our community and help the Redwood Empire Food Bank distribute fresh produce, healthy groceries, and staple pantry items Friday mornings at Hanna Boys Center. The Redwood Empire Food Bank needs volunteers immediately to help with distribution. Volunteers must be able to stand for 3 hours and be able to lift 35 lbs … Continued
The Depot Park First Street West Frontage Improvements Project will reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses along First Street West and improve safety for people traveling along First Street West during storms, while retaining an open drainage channel along Depot Park. Improvements include removal of stumps and roots from four large Eucalyptus … Continued
UPDATE, 7/29 The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) has informed the City that they WILL NOT resume Community Testing, see alternate testing sites. Original Post: The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) has informed the City that QUEST Diagnostics has suspended shipments of tests to SVCHC until July 21st. As a result, the community drive-through testing … Continued
The following is a press release from the California Department of Public Health – En español Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health expanded statewide its indoor closures for businesses that encourage mixing of individuals beyond immediate households and make physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. Affected businesses include restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie … Continued
The countywide Zero Waste Sonoma Carryout Bags Ordinance 2014-2, effective September 1, 2014, prohibits grocery stores and retail establishments from providing customers with single-use plastic carryout bags at point-of-sale or checkout. In addition, the ordinance requires a minimum 10¢ charge on all compliant recycled paper bags. As a result of COVID-19, on April 23, 2020, … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Arts Task Force (Task Force) is pleased to announce its next initiative, the Summer Arts Stroll. Sponsored by the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Plein Air Foundation, the Summer Arts Stroll is a self-guided, outdoor art-viewing experience – complete with a virtual map and decals identifying exhibit locations for patrons to view … Continued
