September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered … Continued
The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division has announced thier latest homeowner workshops in an ongoing series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more resilient. The workshops cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a project plan, funding … Continued
Measurable rain is in the forecast this weekend! Now is the time to turn off your irrigation system and let nature do the watering for you. Most plants can survive for a week or more without watering after a few days of rain, so remember to keep the irrigation off for at least 48 hours after … Continued
Repairs are nearly complete on the Sonoma Valley aqueduct that started this past Monday, September 12, 2022. Sonoma Water anticipates that the system could be fully operational as soon as this weekend. Crews replaced the broken valve (located under Verano Avenue, where it crosses Sonoma Creek) with a new pipeline Installed a new valve on … Continued
The next people to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Diana and Roger Rhoten. They are being recognized for their operation and preservation of the historic Sebastiani Theatre where they have provided performing arts, films and creative educational programs to the community for over 30 years. City Council will recognize … Continued
A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, September 12th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda, including a special “Celebrate Sonoma” presentation to Diana and Roger Rhoten for their operation and preservation of the historic Sebastiani Theatre, and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is scheduled to begin repairs on Monday, September 12, on a 16” pipeline near the Verano Avenue bridge in unincorporated Sonoma County near the City of Sonoma. The pipeline, known as the Sonoma Aqueduct, serves the City of Sonoma Water Division (City). To … Continued
A Community Festival and Preparedness Fair is coming to Larson Park in Sonoma Valley on Saturday, September 10th from 3-7 pm. Family-friendly fun, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, Go Bag supplies while they last, and lots of information on how to be prepared and stay safe in emergencies. Participants include: Sonoma Valley Fire, Nuestra Comunidad, Latino … Continued
The City of Sonoma has extended the public review and comment period for the State mandated Public Review Draft of the 6th Cycle 2023 – 2031 Housing Element (draft). The City invites community members, residents, and anyone with housing interests in the City to review the draft and provide written comments to City staff by … Continued
The state’s grid operator, California Independent System Operator (CAISO), has issued a notice that outages may occur today, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, if the demand for electricity exceeds the supply. CASIO issued a statewide Flex Alert for Tuesday, September 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. due to extreme heat in California and the West … Continued
