While Sonoma has enjoyed a cooler-than-usual summer and lower local wildfire activity, other parts of California have seen significant fire incidents this season. Peak fire season continues through October and disasters can strike at any time – now is the time to prepare so our community can respond, withstand, and recover when it happens here. … Continued
The City of Sonoma is expanding interment capacity to ensure that all who wish to be laid to rest in Sonoma have a place to do so. Newly added columbarium niches are now available for purchase at both Mountain Cemetery and Veterans’ Cemetery, offering additional cremation options in settings that reflect Sonoma’s unique blend of … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to launch its first-ever Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, a comprehensive guide to help residents and city staff work together to address traffic safety concerns in local neighborhoods. The program provides a structured process for evaluating and implementing traffic calming measures—such as signage, striping, temporary speed bumps, or more involved … Continued
In response to community comments and questions regarding noise associated with Transcendence Theatre Company’s (TTC) Broadway Under the Stars performances at the Field of Dreams, the City of Sonoma is hosting a community meeting to provide a forum for open dialogue. When: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Where: City Emergency Operations Center … Continued
The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food and drink, and Sonoma … Continued
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across the state and nation. Alongside the budget’s approval, … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director. This new role, made possible in part by Measure T, marks a major step in enhancing Sonoma’s parks, recreation, and community services. Jahns will lead the City’s newly formed department, overseeing 19 parks, trails, and preserves, three cemeteries, … Continued
While not located within the City of Sonoma or Sonoma Valley, Lakeville Highway is a vital commute and travel route for many Sonoma residents. The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) has launched the Lakeville Corridor Feasibility Study to explore improvements to this key regional corridor—and your input is needed. A short online survey is now … Continued
The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend, bringing thousands of runners and visitors to the area. Please be advised that both events will result in temporary road closures and traffic delays. Rosé 5K – Saturday, July 19, 2025Motorists should expect traffic impacts along the … Continued
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management is updating the County’s Emergency Operations Plan and is inviting community members to provide input. The plan serves as a high-level guide for how the County and its partners, including the City of Sonoma, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies such as wildfires, floods, and other … Continued
