Over the past year and a half, the City of Sonoma has been working with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority to develop a coordinated Countywide Active Transportation Plan. As part of this effort, the City is updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan with a new standalone Active Transportation Plan. We’re excited to announce that … Continued
We are excited to introduce three new members to our Community Development Department, bringing diverse experience and fresh perspectives to the team. Diane Levine joins us as an Associate Planner from Yountville, where she served as a planner for 3.5 years. Before that, Diane worked as an Environmental Planner focusing on CEQA-related analysis for large … Continued
The City of Sonoma has taken another important step toward achieving its Zero Emissions goals by adding two all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks to the Public Works fleet. These vehicles will support essential city services while contributing to the City’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner environment. This fleet upgrade is in line with the … Continued
The Heat Advisory and County Health Advisory that have been in place this week have been extended through Sunday. Additionally, county cooling center operations have been extended through Saturday evening. While no current Fire Weather Warnings or Red Flag Warnings are expected in our region, the elevated fire risk due to ongoing weather conditions remains … Continued
We’d like to thank the dedicated volunteers who participated in the recent Valley Cemetery workday on September 21st. With their help, nearly two dumpsters full of pine needles and debris were cleared, making a significant contribution to maintaining the beauty of this historic site. This workday is part of the City of Sonoma’s ongoing efforts … Continued
To better accommodate our community, Sonoma City Hall’s front counter will now be open during the lunch hour. Effective October 7th, the front counter at Sonoma City Hall will be open continuously throughout the day, making it more convenient to access our services. New Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: Open … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sonoma. It is in effect from Monday, 11 a.m. through Wednesday, 11 p.m., as temperatures rise above seasonal averages. While other parts of the Bay Area and Sonoma County are now under a more severe Heat Warning, the City of Sonoma remains under the lower-tier … Continued
The City of Sonoma City Council will hold a continued Public Hearing at their meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00 pm to consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Use Permit Amendment (UA-23-40) and Wine Tasting Use Permit (WTUP-24-1) for a proposed vacation rental and wine tasting facility at … Continued
Sonoma Valley Welcomes Back the Popular Monthly Art Event, Starting October 3rd Sonoma, CA – September 20, 2024 – The celebrated Sonoma Art Walk will return to the Historic Sonoma Plaza on the first Thursday of each month beginning October 3rd through April 3rd. The event will take place from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., offering attendees … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to report significant progress on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. To date, 3,554 out of 4,491 water meters have been successfully upgraded to new ultrasonic meters, bringing the project to 79% completion. These upgrades represent a critical step in modernizing our water system, allowing customers to track their … Continued
