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The City of Sonoma is exploring the possibility of expanding cemetery services to include designated areas for pet burials. We want to hear from you! Would you find this service valuable? What features matter most to you? Your feedback will help shape future offerings and ensure they meet the needs of our community. The short...
The City of Sonoma is transitioning to district-based elections, and we need your input! The deadline to draw and submit your district map is coming up—don’t miss your chance to participate! 📅 Submit your map by February 26th! 💡 New! Hardcopy map kits are now available for those who prefer to draw by hand. Download now...
Sonoma’s City Hall has stood proudly in the heart of the Plaza since 1908, a symbol of the community’s history and civic pride. Designed with four identical facades so that merchants on all sides of the Plaza could say the building faced their businesses, it remains one of Sonoma’s most photographed landmarks. To help preserve...
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award! Since its inception in 1988, this program has recognized over 80 talented student artists, awarding more than $60,000 to help them further their artistic growth. This program recognizes outstanding...
View/Download this press release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – February 14, 2025 - The City of Sonoma (City) Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award Program. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside within the Sonoma Valley Unified...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – February 14, 2025 - The City of Sonoma and the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission are excited to announce a special reception to honor Margaret Hatcher as the 2025 Sonoma Treasure Artist. This free community event will take place on April 4, 2025, from 5:00...
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market season is coming up fast—Friday, February 14th! If you’re a local farmer, artisan, food vendor, or business looking to be part of this beloved weekly tradition in the historic Sonoma Plaza, now’s the time to apply. Secure your spot and join thousands of visitors...
The City of Sonoma has published Answers to Questions & Addendum #1 for the Plaza Park Topographical Survey RFP. Additionally, the proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 21, 2025. Interested consultants can review the document at the following link: 🔗 Answers to Questions & Addendum #1 This project supports the development of a...
The City of Sonoma’s Climate Action Commission (CAC) advises the City Council on matters related to environmental sustainability, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and adapting to climate change within the city’s jurisdiction. The commission provides recommendations and explores strategies to help Sonoma address climate-related challenges. Meet Your Climate Action Commissioners Left to right: Amber Ward, Leo...
With overnight temperatures expected to drop to freezing (32°F or below) in the coming days, the Emergency Warming Center in the City of Sonoma will remain open through Tuesday, February 11, at 7:00 a.m. The center, located at the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter (formerly “The Haven”), offers a warm, safe place to stay...
View/Download this Press Release at a PDF in English and Spanish. Sonoma, CA – February 7, 2025 – With overnight temperatures forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or below, the activation of the temporary Emergency Warming Center in the City of Sonoma has been extended through Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 a.m. The warming center,...
In response to freezing temperatures and rain forecasted by the National Weather Service, the City of Sonoma is opening a temporary Emergency Warming Center at the City's Emergency Homeless Shelter on Tuesday, February 4th, at 7:00 p.m., and will remain operational overnight through Friday, February 7th at 7:00 a.m. Details at a Glance: 📍 The...
February 4, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma will open a temporary emergency warming center (Warming Center) Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter, formerly known as “The Haven.” Based on freezing temperatures combined with rain forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will...
Thank you to everyone who attended the January 30th Community Meeting on the City of Sonoma General Plan Land Use Map! If you were not able to join us, you can find the presentation, recording, and Q&A session on the General Plan Website. We welcome your input! If you have any comments, please send them...
View this press release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – January 31, 2025 - The City of Sonoma is excited to announce the February 7, 2025, launch of the Consumer Water Portal, a new feature available through the City's existing online bill payment platform at www.onlinebiller.com/sonomacity/. For the first time, customers will be able to...
