The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Bay Interior Mountains in effect from 11:00 PM Tuesday (8/29) to 8:00 PM Wednesday (8/30) due to forecasted gusty northerly winds and poor overnight humidity recovery. North wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are possible. The … Continued
Are you ready to step up and make a significant impact on the education and safety of our community’s children? The Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is actively seeking individuals to join their transportation team as School Bus Drivers. In response to a shortage of bus drivers, services have been affected, leading to reduced … Continued
In a dedicated effort to bolster pedestrian safety, the City of Sonoma Public Works Streets Division along with Sonoma County Public Infrastructure and the Sonoma County Water Agency successfully installed temporary solar luminaires to enhance visibility at two of the four corners of Verano Avenue and State Route 12 (Sonoma Highway) intersection. These luminaires, which … Continued
The following is a traffic advisory issued by Caltrans As part of the Sonoma and Hooker Creek replacement project, Caltrans will close State Route 12 (SR-12) between Madrone Road and Agua Caliente Road for up to 30 days to allow work crews to demolish and rebuild the Hooker Creek Bridge beginning on September 5, 2023. … Continued
Please be advised that East Napa Street between 1st Street East and 2nd Street East will be closed on August 18, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the Bench Dedication Ceremony in honor of Ada Limón, 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. LOCATION: E Napa St between First St E and 139 … Continued
Summer is officially here and the temperatures are going up. It’s important to consider the effects of warmer temperatures and to take appropriate precautions to protect your health and safety during heat events. By following a few important steps, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets comfortable and safe during a heatwave: … Continued
Audubon Canyon Ranch is conducting prescribed burning at Donnell Ranch in southern Sonoma Valley today Wednesday, July 19, 2023.* The 92-acre prescribed burn will begin in the morning and continue throughout the day, with firing operations ending in the afternoon. Fire crews will manage the burning process during the day and will patrol the area … Continued
The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend! Please be aware that the 5K on Saturday, July 15th, and the half marathon race on Sunday, July 16th will have traffic impacts. Rosé 5K – Saturday, July 15, 2023 Motorists can expect traffic delays in and … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of the Bay Area including Sonoma Valley this Friday, July 12th through late Sunday, July 14th due to hot temperatures (90-100+ degrees) combined with low humidity during the day with limited overnight recovery. The hottest days are forecast to occur on Saturday and … Continued
Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near – it’s time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District’s (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing … Continued
