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Out in the Vineyard and City of Sonoma Announce Second Annual Sonoma Valley PRIDE Celebration (Press Release)

View/Download this Press Release as a PDF May 15, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma proudly announces the return of Sonoma Valley PRIDE, the second annual celebration honoring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. In collaboration with Out in the Vineyard, this inclusive event invites community members of all...

Sonoma's Sister Cities

The City of Sonoma proudly embraces the spirit of global collaboration by fostering relationships with seven vibrant sister cities. These international bonds not only enrich our community but also contribute to the tapestry of shared experiences that make Sonoma a truly exceptional place to live. In a world that is constantly evolving, sister cities serve...

Weather Awareness - Wind and Fire Weather Concerns Saturday & Sunday

UPDATE 10/27, 1:40 PM - The National Weather Service has upgraded the fire weather concerns to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Interior Mountains. North-northeast winds are expected to develop early Saturday morning across the ridges of the North Bay, East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dry, offshore winds will peak late...

Sponsor the Sonoma City Party

Promote your brand to an audience of thousands at the beloved Sonoma City Party! Find 2024 Sponsorship opportunities below or contact Lisa Janson at (707) 339-2534 to learn how your business or organization can help support this community event. Photo: View from the 2nd story of Sonoma City Hall of the crowd watching the live...

Happy Pride Month, Sonoma!

It's Pride Month, and here in the beautiful City of Sonoma, we are proud to celebrate and support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGTBQ+) individuals and allies annually in June with the display of the Pride flag at City Hall, plaza banners and an official proclamation from City Council. Pride Month is a time...

Press Release - City to Host Sonoma Valley Pride Event in the Sonoma Plaza on June 1, 2023

View/Download the Press Release as a PDF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2023 SONOMA, CA --- The City of Sonoma (City) in partnership with Out in the Vineyard is pleased to announce its inaugural Sonoma Valley Pride event, an inclusive celebration in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride month. This free...

City Announces Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as New Chief Of Police

The City of Sonoma announced today the selection of Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as the City's new Chief of Police, effective December 6, 2022. An 18-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sherriff’s Department, Brandon Cutting was the top pick following an internal recruitment process. The Sheriff’s Office has provided contract law enforcement services to City of...

April is National Safe Digging Month - Call 811 Before All Digging Projects, Large or Small

With spring months upon us, many people will take advantage of the warmer weather to do work around their home that involves digging. Whether it’s planting a tree or shrub, gardening or landscaping, or repairing or replacing a fence that was damaged during the winter months, customers should call 811 two business days before digging...

Sonoma Valley Celebrates 4th of July 2021 with Car Cruise & Fireworks Show

The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter Association (SVFA) continues Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration tradition by bringing the community together to honor our great nation’s independence with a patriotic car cruise through the Sonoma Valley organized by the Devils Darling's starting at 9:00 am and concluding the holiday with the annual Fireworks Show at dusk on Sunday, July...

A Message from Mayor Harvey - Special events and large gatherings remain restricted, City waiting for new guidance

UPDATE 4/2, 5:00 PM - The guidance we have been waiting for from the State was released shortly after this message was posted. City staff is reviewing the new guidance for gatherings, receptions and conferences - effective April 15th - and look forward to providing more information to our event planners and organizers soon. Original...

10/15, 3:30 PM : PG&E PSPS Update, Weather Warnings & Flex Alert Issued

PG&E proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley Wednesday, October 14th. PG&E anticipates power will be restored to customers affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event by 10:00 PM Friday (10/16), weather and safety permitting. Please refer to PG&E’s PSPS Updates page for the most current...

10/14, 12:30 PM - PG&E Planned Power Outage & Community Resource Center Update

PG&E is expected to proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley this evening, Wednesday, October 14th. Look up an address on the PG&E power outage map to see if a particular location is included in this planned power outage. PG&E has advised that the exact time of...

Fire Weather Warning Issued for Sonoma County 11 AM Sunday - 11 AM Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast including Sonoma County which is in effect from 11:00 AM Sunday, August 23rd through 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 25th as tropical system Genevieve moves northward toward our area. While onshore winds are expected to be light, erratic and...

Sonoma County to Open Cooling Center at the Sonoma Valley Veterans Building on Monday and Tuesday, 11am - 7pm

Due to another period of anticipated high heat on Monday and Tuesday and the possibility of more rolling power outages, the County of Sonoma will be opening two cooling centers for residents needing refuge from the heat. The cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg also will be opening centers in their communities. The County...

Keep Sonoma Safe. Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly.

There is no doubt that this 4th of July will look different in Sonoma from previous years. Without our hometown parade, plaza celebration and fireworks show, many of us are considering alternative ways to celebrate. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Sonoma County and beyond, it is critical that we continue our safe practices...

10/28/19, 10 AM: Power Shutoff Updates and Other City Updates

10/28/19, 10:00 AM – The Red Flag Warning and High Wind Advisory for Sonoma County ends at 11:00 AM today. For updates on the Kincade Fire and current evacuation areas, go to https://socoemergency.org/. PG&E has issued an “all clear” for the current Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event and are beginning inspections and re-energization of...

10/23, 5:00 PM - Power Shutoff Update from the City of Sonoma

PG&E proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd. See the PG&E outage map. Power restoration is expected to begin at noon on Thursday with most restoration expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday with...

City of Sonoma Prepares to Respond to Potential Power Shutoff Wednesday (10/23)

The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) "Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. PG&E...

When and where will PG&E activate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? For how long?

A combination of criteria are used by PG&E in activating a Public Safety Power Shutoff, which may include a Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service, low humidity levels, forecasted sustained winds, conditions of dry fuel, and on-the-ground real-time information. The most likely electric lines to be considered for shutting off for safety will...

Power Outage Updates - October 10th, 9:30 AM

Updates - October 10, 2019: 9:30 AM Sonoma Valley experienced high winds overnight, but there was no fire activity in Sonoma County or neighboring communities. The Red Flag Warning for our area has been extended through 5 pm today. PG&E has not yet initiated the re-energization process, which includes checking for downed lines. With a...

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