Category: City News

New Downloadable Guide for Maintaining Low Water Use Landscaping

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership has published a new guide for homeowners to help maintain a low water use landscape. The  “Water Smart Gardens Maintenance Manual” (Manual) is an easy-to-use, step-by-step instruction manual on how to care for and maintain the plants, drip irrigation systems, and green features offered in the Water Smart Landscape Design … Continued

City of Sonoma Hires Mike Berger as New Public Works Director

The City of Sonoma (City) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Berger as the new Director of Public Works. Mr. Berger, who started April 18th, brings more than 30 years of civil engineering experience as a designer, contractor, construction manager and operations manager.  Mike most recently worked for the City of Napa Department of Public Works where he started as … Continued

City seeking applicants for 2022 Student Creative Artist Award

The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the 2022 Student Creative Arts Award Program. This award program is open to high school Juniors and Seniors, who reside within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, and who have a strong interest in visual, literary, or performing arts. Applicants must submit … Continued

Reception Announced in Honor of 2022 Alcalde Steve Page

A reception honoring Steve Page, the City of Sonoma 2022 Alcalde, will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Vintage House, 264 1st St E, in Sonoma beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the recognition of this devoted citizen, who has done so much for the community. There … Continued

Refill Madness Sonoma Recognized for Sustainable Business Practices

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and City of Sonoma are pleased to announce that Refill Madness Sonoma is this year’s Earth Day Sustainable Business Honoree! Located in the Sonoma Valley Center, Refill Madness Sonoma opened in February 2021 at 500 West Napa Street, Suite 540 with a mission to foster a clean planet and a clean community. … Continued

Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest

Congratulations to Leslie Lerude and Andre Temperatura, winners of the 2nd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Day 2022, the City held a Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite natural spot, plants or creatures in Sonoma. The public was invited to vote online for their favorite entries. Leslie … Continued

City Council Meeting – April 20th, 6:00 PM (In Person Only)

A regular, in-person-only meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including presentations and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Resolution Re-establishing the Position of City Historian Amendments to Sonoma Municipal … Continued

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