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COVID-19 Status Update – State to lift most restrictions & issues new mask guidance effective Tuesday, Vaccines now readily available for anyone 12+ & more

State to move “Beyond the Blueprint,” all sectors allowed to fully reopen Tuesday Tuesday, June 15 is the day California intends to do away with the Blueprint tier system and reopen most of the economy. It is anticipated that on June 15, all industry and business sectors listed in the State’s current Blueprint Activities and … Continued

Earthlings Club to Distribute ‘Only Upon Request’ Signs to Local Businesses

In support of Sonoma’s new ordinance designed to reduce single-use plastics and non-recyclable food packaging, the City is partnering with the Sonoma Ecology Center‘s Earthlings Club to distribute education materials to area restaurants and grocery stores. One of the ordinance’s requirements is to only provide non-recyclable items, including plastic straws, stirrers, cup lids, condiment packets, … Continued

Sonoma’s 2021 Fourth of July Fireworks Show – A Letter from SVFA

The City has received many inquiries about the fireworks show planned for July 4, 2021, which is hosted and funded by Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association (SVFA).  Residents and others have asked if the show will proceed following announcements that fireworks shows in other communities have been canceled. The SVFA has confirmed that they believe that … Continued

Sonoma City Council Declares Stage 1 Water Shortage

Faced with drought conditions and no relief from rain until possibly the fall, the City of Sonoma (City) declared a Stage 1 Water Shortage, which seeks voluntary conservation from customers. City Council unanimously voted this week to enact the initial phase of the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) to ensure that there continues to … Continued

City to Host Drought Drop By Saturday, June 12th, 9am-1pm

The City of Sonoma, Sonoma Water, and Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership encourage all of our 600,000 water customers to continue to save water. To help, the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership is coordinating a Drought Drop By event to support our community in reducing water use by 20%. Free drought toolkits will be distributed to participants … Continued

Sonoma City Council to Appoint New City Manager 

At their meeting on June 7, 2021, the Sonoma City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with Garrett Toy to serve as City Manager of Sonoma.  Mr. Toy will take the reins on July 20, 2021.    Garrett Toy today serves as the Town Manager of the Town of Fairfax, California, and has been in that position since 2013.  Garrett has also … Continued

Celebrate Sonoma – Lili & Logan Harvey Day is June 7th!

The next people to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Mayor Logan Harvey and his wife, Lili Harvey. City Council will recognize Lili and Logan Harvey and declare June 7, 2021  “Lili and Logan Harvey Day” at their June 7th meeting, – Mayor Harvey’s last City Council meeting before moving … Continued

City Council Meeting – June 7th, 6:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 7 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda to view presentations including the ‘Celebrate Sonoma’ recognition of Lili and Logan Harvey, items on the consent calendar and public hearing on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar … Continued

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