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The City of Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Seeks Nominations for Treasure Artist of the Year Award

View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – September 16, 2025 - The City of Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination process for the 2026 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. Established in 1983, this distinguished award honors exceptional achievements in the...

Weather Awareness: Potential for Heat and Fire Weather Later This Week

While no heat or fire weather advisories are currently in effect, the National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring conditions that could impact the Bay Area and Sonoma Valley later this week. Heat Risk: Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through Wednesday, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk. This means heat-related illness is possible, especially for older...

Answers to Engineering RFP Questions

Answers for questions received regarding the City's Engineering RFP.

Reminder: General Plan Scoping Meeting Tonight

The Scoping Meeting for the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is happening tonight, Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Location Update: Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma Time: 5:30 PM This is an opportunity to learn more about the General Plan Update and share input on environmental issues to be studied...

Authorized Special Inspection Companies

Celebrate Sonoma! Bill Lynch Day is September 17th.

The City of Sonoma is proud to announce that Bill Lynch will be honored as the next recipient of the Celebrate Sonoma recognition during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 17, at 6:00 PM. A lifelong Sonoman, Bill Lynch is a distinguished journalist, columnist, and author who served as editor and publisher of the...

Planning Commission to Consider Montaldo Apartments Project September 18

The City of Sonoma Planning Commission will consider the proposed Montaldo Apartments Project at its meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West. The project, located at 19320 Sonoma Highway, proposes the demolition of an existing single-family home and construction of a 50-unit multi-family rental development, including 13...

City Council to Consider Cannabis Item – September 17, 2025

The Sonoma City Council will discuss whether to allow additional cannabis businesses in the City at its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. If Council directs staff to move forward, this could include updating fees, application guidelines, and issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new cannabis business permits. View the full staff report...

September is National Preparedness Month: Preparedness Starts at Home

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign led by FEMA’s Ready Campaign to encourage everyone to take simple steps that make a big difference when it comes to safety. This year’s theme, Preparedness Starts at Home, highlights the importance of being ready for emergencies where you live. Whether it’s a wildfire, power outage, flood,...

August 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report

Get Involved in Your Local Government - Join a Commission

Are you passionate about local planning? Committed to enhancing community engagement? Want to give back to your city? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on city and regional commissions, committees, and boards: Current Recruitment(s): City Commissions and Committees Climate Action Commission One...

Meeting Location Updated – General Plan Scoping Meeting on September 15

Update (September 10, 2025): Please note that the location for the upcoming Scoping Meeting for the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been changed. Scoping Meeting Details:Date: Monday, September 15, 2025Time: 5:30 PMNew Location: Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma, CA This meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn more...

Sonoma Valley Historical Society

Start or Stop Water Service

The City of Sonoma now offers an online Water Service Request Form for customers who need to start or stop water service. Contact If you need assistance with the form, please contact the Water Department via email at water@sonomacity.org or calling (707) 933-2244 or (707) 938-3681. Start New Water Service Customers requesting new water service must complete the online Water...

Tree Work at Depot Park & Hughes Field – Temporary Area Closures

Notice of Tree Removal & Maintenance The County of Sonoma will be removing several trees on County property at Hughes Field (Little League baseball fields on 1st St East). In coordination with this work, a small number of trees on adjacent City of Sonoma property near Depot Park will also be addressed. Out of an...

Red Tail Multifamily Land Development Project

Project Information Project location: 20540 Broadway Project Description: The proposed development project consists of 120 units with a 5% affordability component, designed within ten 3-story apartment buildings oriented around interior courtyards, with surrounding surface parking and a single-story clubhouse. The approximately 2.5 acre parcel and proposed project would require prezoning and annexation into the city...

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