The city of Sonoma was fortunate not to have experienced any major flooding or hazards because of the atmospheric river on January 4th and 5th. Weather reports show a short break in the rain before another series of storms are expected to bring additional precipitation and periods of stronger winds this weekend and next week. … Continued
The atmospheric river has arrived. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. See our previous post for more information. There is no major flooding or road closures in Sonoma city limits as of this posting … Continued
Weather Update: An atmospheric river is heading our way on January 4th and 5th. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. City of Sonoma’s Public Works crews will be on call to … Continued
The County of Sonoma has extended its freeze warning until Sunday, Dec. 18 in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures through the weekend. Originally, the county had issued a warning of potential sub-freezing temperatures from Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11, which was extended to Wednesday, Dec. 14. Officials recommend that … Continued
Last week, the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma opened an Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Sonoma Valley Veteran’s Building overnight on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd following both a freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service and Sonoma County Health Department. The warming center served six (6) people on … Continued
With more rainfall on the way this week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for upcoming storms. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City residents … Continued
The City of Sonoma announced today the selection of Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as the City’s new Chief of Police, effective December 6, 2022. An 18-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sherriff’s Department, Brandon Cutting was the top pick following an internal recruitment process. The Sheriff’s Office has provided contract law enforcement services to City of … Continued
En español >> The following is a joint press release from the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma The City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma have partnered to open a temporary extreme weather warming center tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the … Continued
Read the City of Sonoma Press Release Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Sonoma City limits in the 200-block of West Napa Street last night, on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. During the incident, an adult male suspect who is reported to be in his 40s and a resident … Continued
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered … Continued
