Category: City News

You’re Invited! Chase Street Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony -June 19th, 10 AM

The City of Sonoma invites the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. The ceremony will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., on the west side of the Chase Street Bridge located on Chase Street over Nathanson Creek, between Broadway and Austin Ave in Sonoma. The groundbreaking … Continued

Shape the Future of Olsen Park! Online Survey Open through July 5th

Olsen Park is due for renovation, and we want your input! The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is conducting a survey as part of a public outreach and engagement process to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park. The first step in the process is to gather community feedback regarding Olsen … Continued

Press Release: City of Sonoma Hires New Community Development Director

View/Download a PDF of the press release SONOMA, Ca – June 9, 2023 — The City of Sonoma (City) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer M. Gates, AICP as the new Community Development Director. Ms. Gates, who relocated to Sonoma last year, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic planning, policy … Continued

Happy Pride Month, Sonoma!

It’s Pride Month, and here in the beautiful City of Sonoma, we are proud to celebrate and support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGTBQ+)  individuals and allies annually in June with the display of the Pride flag at City Hall, plaza banners and an official proclamation from City Council. Pride Month is a time … Continued

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

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

Sheep Return to Montini Preserve June 2nd

A flock of sheep from Perennial Grazing will arrive end of this week to begin fuels reduction grazing on the Montini Open Space Preserve. They will plan to be on-site for approximately 10 days, from June 2nd through the 12th. The managed grazing will focus on the lower meadow areas adjacent to the Field of … Continued

Happy National Public Works Week! May 21st – 27th

In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of Sonoma takes pride in recognizing the outstanding efforts of its Public Works Department. This dedicated team of professionals plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that keeps our city thriving. From May 21st  to May 27th, the City of Sonoma joins communities … Continued

Grace Atkinson Receives 2023 Student Creative Artist Award

Sonoma Valley High School senior Grace Atkinson has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Student Creative Artist Award of $2000 by the City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (Commission). Grace was chosen from a pool of nine impressive applicants. The Commission deliberated carefully before unanimously selecting Grace for the award, which … Continued

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