Category: City News

City of Sonoma Hires Dave Jahns as First Parks and Recreation Director

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

Lakeville Highway Corridor Improvement Plan – Community Survey Now Open

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

One Week Left to Submit Your Artwork for the Utility Box Art Wrap Program

The deadline to apply for the City of Sonoma’s Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program is fast approaching. Artists and artist teams have until Monday, July 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM to submit their proposals. This public art initiative—part of the City’s broader Public Art Program—will feature original artwork printed on vinyl and installed on … Continued

Help Shape Sonoma’s Cultural Story: Submit a Cultural Asset Today

The City of Sonoma is launching a new initiative to build a Cultural Asset Inventory—and we’re inviting the community to help identify the people, places, events, and traditions that define our city’s unique cultural identity. This effort is part of the City’s Public Art Program development and supports a future application to become a designated … Continued

Important Updates for the Week of July 4th

As we approach Independence Day, we hope everyone is gearing up for a fantastic week filled with community spirit, festivities, and family fun. Here are some important updates to help you plan your week. YES! There will be a Tuesday Night Market on July 1st We are pleased to announce that the Tuesday Night Market … Continued

Prescribed Fire Activity in and Around Sonoma Valley

Following yesterday’s successful operation at Montini Preserve, two additional prescribed burns are now underway in Sonoma Valley: Fire Forward’s “Triangle G” burn on Sonoma Mountain (in the Diamond A area, west of the City of Sonoma) A training burn by Sonoma Valley Fire District in the field across from Hanna Center, this burn is occurring … Continued

Prescribed Burn Happening Today (6/23) at Montini Preserve

The planned prescribed burn at Montini Open Space Preserve is underway today, Monday, June 23rd. The operation is being conducted under ideal weather conditions by Sonoma Valley Fire District, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, and other agencies. The goal is to reduce wildfire fuels, manage invasive species, and … Continued

Tree Maintenance Project at the Sonoma Plaza Starting June 23, 2025

We wish to notify the community about an upcoming tree maintenance project at the Sonoma Plaza in the City of Sonoma. Commencing on June 23, 2025, this project will be carried out by A Plus Tree Services, in collaboration with the City’s arborist. The arborist will monitor the work and provide quality control during the operation. This … Continued

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