The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission has named Victor Ferrer, the Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén, as the recipient of the 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist Award. This award, established in 1983 by the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC), recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of … Continued
View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – November 16, 2023 – The City of Sonoma proudly announces the selection of Victor Ferrer, Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén of Sonoma Valley, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist Award. Established in 1983, the Treasure Artist Award Program by the … Continued
View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, Ca – November 10, 2023 – Thursday morning (11/9/23) at approximately 9:49 am, a Sonoma Valley High School staff member received an email threat of violence to the school campus. Based on the threat received, the school staff acted immediately and in accordance with their training and … Continued
Join the City of Sonoma for the second interactive community workshop to discuss strengths, issues, opportunities, and your vision for the City of Sonoma through 2045 happening tonight, November 13th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vintage House, locatedat 264 First Street East, Sonoma. This workshop will build off of themes identified during the first … Continued
Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $17.60/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $16.56/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became Chapter 2.80 of the … Continued
With rainfall on the way next week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City … Continued
Thank you to all who joined us for the initial Community Visioning Workshop on November 2nd. Your valuable insights play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city through the ongoing Sonoma General Plan Update. The success of this crucial process hinges on the active engagement of our community members, and we genuinely … Continued
The City of Sonoma cordially invites the public to a special public viewing of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival poster exhibit, currently on display at Sonoma City Council Chambers. Date: November 7th, 2023 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: Sonoma City Council Chambers 177 First Street West Sonoma, CA 95476 We encourage … Continued
We extend our gratitude to those who were able to participate in the community meeting at Valley Oaks Park (pictured). We’re excited to introduce an online questionnaire that will help shape the upcoming park improvements. To respond to several questions, participants will need to be familiar with the three concept design alternatives. You can view … Continued
Thank you for the comments we received on the Draft Climate Action Strategies last month! City staff has incorporated your comments as applicable in an updated draft, now available to view/download on our website, that will be presented to the Climate Action Commission at thier meeting on November 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. About the … Continued
