Category: City News

Free sand now available to residents at Depot Park – BYO sandbags!

With our first Atmospheric River on the way this week, we encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. 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 … Continued

Weather Awareness – Wind and Fire Weather Concerns Saturday & Sunday

UPDATE 10/27,  1:40 PM – The National Weather Service has upgraded the fire weather concerns to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Interior Mountains. North-northeast winds are expected to develop early Saturday morning across the ridges of the North Bay, East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dry, offshore winds will peak late … Continued

Sonoma County Active Transportation Plan: Have Your Say!

SCTA is currently creating the Sonoma County Active Transportation Plan (ATP). Active transportation refers to “human-powered” modes of travel, like walking, biking, or using mobility devices. The ATP will focus on increasing access to active transportation modes by planning for infrastructure projects and supportive programs. SCTA is partnering with Sonoma, Unincorporated Sonoma County, Cloverdale, Cotati, … Continued

Be our new Finance Director

The City of Sonoma, is seeking a Finance Director with experience in both accounting and budget preparation to oversee the Department of Finance. This is a hands-on and public-facing leadership position with substantial economic influence on the community. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of … Continued

Sonoma City Council Approves 5% Annual Water Rate Increase to Ensure Water System Reliability and Long-Term Community Benefits

The Sonoma City Council approved a 5% per year water rate increase, updating the current water rate schedule. The decision, made at the Council’s regular meeting on October 4th, 2023, aims to provide stability for multi-year projects essential for the community. The rates cover the costs of purchasing, delivering, and maintaining the city’s water storage … Continued

Thank You Mountain Cemetery Volunteers!

We want to extend our gratitude to the volunteers who joined us for the recent Mountain Cemetery Workday on Saturday, October 7th. Your dedication and hard work made a difference in preserving and enhancing this cherished place. During the workday, you all accomplished so much. Graffiti on the back side of Mausoleum 10 vanished under … Continued

Six Years On: Recognizing the Anniversary of the 2017 Nuns Fire

As the City of Sonoma, we pause today to remember the events of 2017, specifically the Nuns Fire that swept through our beautiful Sonoma Valley. Though our city itself remained unscathed by the flames, our hearts were forever marked by the profound impact it had on our community. Today, we express our heartfelt gratitude to … Continued

Be the City of Sonoma’s new Building Official

The City of Sonoma is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate to join our team in the role of Building Official, offering a competitive monthly salary range of $10,227 to $12,431. Position Summary: As the Building Official, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, supervising, directing, performing, and coordinating various activities within … Continued

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