Category: City News

Happy National Parks and Recreation Month – July 2022!

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation play in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity efforts in communities across the country. This year, it’s all … Continued

2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project Now Underway

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project (Project) started today. The Project began with preparations on June 30th and will be followed by the application of the slurry seal on July 7th and 8th.  After the application of the slurry seal, new markings on the street surface will … Continued

Beat the Heat! Summer Weather Preparedness Tips & Resources

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

Now Hiring Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II – Apply by June 30th

The City of Sonoma is recruiting to fill one Maintenance Worker position in the Public Works Department. The position will perform maintenance functions in an assigned division, including streets, parks, cemeteries, or water distribution systems; to operate, maintain, and repair assigned City facilities; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor. The ideal candidate … Continued

Sonoma City Council Meeting – June 21, 4:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, June 21st at 4:00 pm. View the full agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered on the consent calendar is: Campaign Contribution Limitations The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can also be viewed … Continued

Nomination Period Opens July 18th for 2022 General Municipal Election

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a general municipal election will be held in the City of Sonoma for three Council Member seats. Official nomination papers for eligible candidates desiring to file for the above office(s) may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, beginning July 18, 2022, through … Continued

City Council Meeting – June 15th, 6:00 PM

A regular, in-person-only meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including a presentation of the  2022 Creative Student Artist Award Recipient Rue Gobbeeon, a presentation on Juneteenth in Sonoma, and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered … 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

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