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Cannabis Regulation Background

Following the passage of Prop 64 (the Adult Use of Marijuana Act or AUMA), the legal landscape concerning the use of cannabis California has been changing rapidly. AUMA legalized nonmedical use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age and over, along with the personal cultivation of up to six marijuana plants. In addition, AUMA...

Sonoma County Storm Update

Lee esta información en español. The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including...

Flood Watch in Effect Through Wednesday, February 27

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that the "Atmospheric River" weather event that arrived today will produce 4-6 inches of rain today (2/25) through Wednesday (2/27). See the National Weather Service weather forecast for more information and predictions including information regarding a Flood Watch. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on...

Board of Supervisors to Vote on Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan - February 26

Sonoma County Regional Parks is pleased to announce the Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan Update and the updated Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is being considered by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for approval at their upcoming meeting on: Tuesday, 2/26/19 at 8:30 am Board of Supervisors Chamber 575 Administration Drive, Santa...

City Council Meeting - February 20

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, February 20th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including the Special Closed Session, Presentations and Consent Calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: Tobacco Enforcement for Minors Grant from the California Department of...

How do I report flooding?

To report localized flooding in Sonoma city limits during regular business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, call the City of Sonoma Public Works Department 707-938-3332. To report flooding after regular business hours, call the Sonoma Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch at 707-996-3601. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1.

County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Risk of Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County

Lea este comunicado de prensa en español. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County Tuesday night through Thursday morning, February 14, 2019. With the forecasted rain, there is a significant risk for flash floods and...

City Offices Closed Presidents' Day - February 18

City of Sonoma offices will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019 in honor of Presidents' Day.

Sonoma County Issues Weather Alert - February 12

Sonoma County has issued a weather alert (below), warning of high winds and flash floods for the Sonoma County area beginning Tuesday night. Free sandbags are now available to City residents at City Hall during normal business hours, limit 10 bags per resident while supplies last. Additional bags are available for purchase at Friedman’s Home...

Reception to Honor Karen Collins, 2019 Alcaldessa - February 27

A reception honoring Karen Collins, the City of Sonoma 2019 Alcaldessa, will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn, 450 W Spain Street, in Sonoma beginning at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the recognition of this devoted citizen, who has done so much...

Housing

Submit your email address belo to receive Housing news. Housing The City works to support the availability, adequacy and affordability of housing in Sonoma in multiple ways, including: Guiding policy documents such as the General Plan, Housing Element, and Development Code Strategic initiatives to facilitate housing opportunities in Sonoma Updates to existing programs such as Mobilehome...

Minimum Wage Study Update

The City held a study session at the February 4, 2019, City Council meeting to hear a report on a Minimum Wage Study completed by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. The study explored the economic impacts of $15 citywide minimum wage (by 2020) for the North Bay, including Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties and the...

Homelessness

Homelessness Strategic Plan The City of Sonoma has its first-ever Homelessness Strategic Plan. The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to approve the Three-Year Action Plan to End Homelessness (Plan) which was a year in the making. The goal of the plan is to reach “Functional Zero” homelessness in the Sonoma Valley by June...

Tickets & Passes Distribution Policy (Form 802)

The City of Sonoma has adopted a Ticket & Passes Distribution Policy in response to distribution regulations as set forth by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in Title 2, Section 18944.1 of the California Code of Regulations.Form 802 is used by local government agencies to disclose the distribution (to an agency official) of tickets or...

Tickets & Passes Distribution Policy

Gerald "Jerry" Marino Receives Inaugural "Celebrate Sonoma" Recognition

The inaugural "Celebrate Sonoma" Certificate of Recognition was presented to the family and friends of Gerald Joseph Marino at the City Council Meeting of February 4th, 2019. Watch a recording of the presentation on our CivicWeb portal (presentation begins at 8:17). “Celebrate Sonoma” is a new program started in 2019 to recognize people that make...

Disability Access Requirements and Resources

Mockingbird Lane Application for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Approved

At their Meeting on January 31, 2019, the Planning Commission approved both the revised Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines, for in-fill development projects for the Mockingbird Lane Project. The project is located at 853 4th Street West. It is a Residential development featuring 20 primary residential units,...

Weather Alert - Storm Inbound Friday, February 1

Sonoma County has issued a weather alert (below), warning of high winds and a short, but intense period of rain for the Sonoma County area beginning Friday afternoon. Free sandbags are now available to City residents at City Hall during normal business hours, limit 10 bags per resident while supplies last. Additional bags are available...

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