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City Council Study Session for Water Rate Update Study - July 19th, 4 PM

A Special Meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, July 19th at 4:00 p.m. The item on the agenda will be The Study Session Presentation regarding the City of Sonoma’s 2023 Water Rate Update Study. Council will then hold thier regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. View the full agenda on our CivicWeb portal. Meetings...

2018 Water Rate Study

Background & Summary Due to several factors including an unprecedented drought, continual changes in laws governing water rates, and concerns raised by members of the public, the City Council budgeted funding in the FY 17/18 budget and directed staff to initiate a comprehensive water rate study and analysis. On August 15, 2017, the City released...

Public Meeting to Receive Comments on Hotel Project Sonoma RDEIR - July 20th, 6:00 PM

The City of Sonoma Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to receive comments on the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) for the “Hotel Sonoma Project”, at thier regular meeting on Thursday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. The Sonoma Hotel Project is located at 153 West Napa Street and 541 First Street West evaluating...

Celebrate Sonoma! "Ken Brown Day" is July 19th, 2023

The next person to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Ken Brown who is being recognized for his exceptional service and dedicated leadership as a former Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Sonoma. City Council will recognize Ken Brown and declare July 19th “Ken Brown Day” at their next...

Rosé 5K and Half Marathon Road Closures & Traffic Impacts

The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend! Please be aware that the 5K on Saturday, July 15th, and the half marathon race on Sunday, July 16th will have traffic impacts. Rosé 5K - Saturday, July 15, 2023 Motorists can expect traffic delays in and...

Public Invited to Bench Dedication Ceremony Honoring U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Join the City of Sonoma for a special bench dedication ceremony honoring acclaimed poet Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. The event will occur on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. outside Readers' Books. The site of the new bench is in front of Readers’ Books, an independent and local...

City of Sonoma Announces Bench Dedication Ceremony Honoring 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón - Press Release

Download/View a PDF of the Press Release SONOMA, CA - July 13, 2023 --- The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce a special bench dedication ceremony in honor of acclaimed poet Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. The ceremony will occur on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. outside...

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...

Excessive Heat Watch in effect this weekend

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of the Bay Area including Sonoma Valley this Friday, July 12th through late Sunday, July 14th due to hot temperatures (90-100+ degrees) combined with low humidity during the day with limited overnight recovery. The hottest days are forecast to occur on Saturday and...

Caltrans Implements One-Way Traffic Control on Hwy 12 in Kenwood

Caltrans will begin one-way traffic control on state Highway 12 near Kenwood for the Sonoma Creek Bridge Replacement starting on Monday, July 10. The one-way traffic control will be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week for approximately 45 days to allow crews to demolish and rebuild the first section of the...

City to Host Community Visioning Workshop at Olsen Park on July 8th at 10:00 a.m.

The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is hosting a Visioning Workshop to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park on Saturday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at Olsen Park, located at 569 Linda Drive in Sonoma. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the hour-long...

Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project Begins, Closed to Through Traffic

The Chase Street Bridge is now closed to through traffic due to construction related to the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. The closure began on July 5, 2023, and is expected to last approximately 6 months. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this essential infrastructure improvement. This project...

Calling All Artists! Submit Your Design for the 2023 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest - Deadline August 4

The City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance are excited to announce the return of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest! Each year, Vintage Festival posters have featured original artwork reflecting outstanding artistry and have been a favorite throughout the festival's history. They have also provided artists with...

Public Invited to Submit Comments on Hotel Project Sonoma Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report

The City of Sonoma has prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2015062041) for the Hotel Project Sonoma (also referred to as “the project” or “the proposed project”). The City elected to recirculate the environmental document to address changes to the proposed project – particularly a residential component that was not...

Submit City of Sonoma Building Permits Virtually Beginning August 1st

The City of Sonoma Building Department is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its online services and accepting Building Permits and Limited Scope Building Permits through the City’s virtual permit system beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants will no longer have to download and fill out forms, as the online system streamlines the entire permitting...

2023 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest Submission Form

Free to Enter! The deadline is August 4, 2023. The winning artist will receive a $250 honorarium and two Legends Dinner tickets on the Vintage Festival's opening night, Friday, September 29, at B.R. Cohn Winery. The winning art will be the official event poster of the 126th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, featured as...

Be our new Building Official!

The City of Sonoma is actively seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Building Official. This is an opportunity for highly-qualified individuals to contribute their expertise and skills to the City's Community Development Department. With a monthly salary ranging from $10,227 - $12,431, the Building Official will play a crucial role in planning,...

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