The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s your turn to get involved — view … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the … Continued
The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards and American Conservation Experience, will be making improvements to the Upper Sonoma Overlook Trail this spring. To complete necessary repairs and rebuild the rocky trail bed, the Upper Overlook Trail will be closed from March 5 through May 21, 2025. What’s Open? The … Continued
The City of Sonoma is exploring the possibility of expanding cemetery services to include designated areas for pet burials. We want to hear from you! Would you find this service valuable? What features matter most to you? Your feedback will help shape future offerings and ensure they meet the needs of our community. The short … Continued
As we welcome September, Sonoma’s beloved Tuesday Night Market is transitioning to fall hours. Starting this Tuesday, the market will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler evenings while stocking up on farm-fresh produce and other local delights. Don’t miss out! With only four more … Continued
Join the City of Sonoma for the next Cemetery Volunteer Workday on September 21st at Valley Cemetery. We invite all community members to join us in preserving and maintaining our cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran’s Cemetery. These workdays are carefully tailored to the specific needs of each cemetery and are scheduled throughout … Continued
A flock of sheep from Perennial Grazing arrived this week to begin fuel reduction grazing on the Montini Open Space Preserve. They will plan to be on-site for approximately 10 days. It is expected to reduce fuel loads by more than 80% in grazed areas. The Preserve is owned by the City of Sonoma and managed … Continued
We are excited to unveil the winner of the City of Sonoma’s 4th Annual Earth Day “Celebration of Trees” Photo Contest! After receiving an incredible 45 entries from talented photographers and nature enthusiasts, we’re excited to honor Denise Webster for her breathtaking image, “Epilogue of A Lone Tree.” Denise’s stunning photograph, captured in the picturesque … Continued
Attention, Sonoma residents and park enthusiasts! Your voice matters in shaping the future of our community’s recreational spaces. The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for All” funded park projects being considered in the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. PROS will consider two potential … Continued
