The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde, a longstanding tradition recognizing a Sonoma Valley resident (or couple) whose commitment, service, and leadership have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Since 1975, each Honorary Alcalde has been celebrated at a City-hosted … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonoma, CA – November 20, 2025 – The City of Sonoma is once again inviting community members to nominate outstanding residents for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde, the City’s “citizen of the year” recognition. Since 1975, the Sonoma City Council has selected one community member (or couple) each year to receive the title … Continued
Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $18.47/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $17.38/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became Chapter 2.80 of … Continued
The State of California has released the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. As part of the required triennial update cycle, the City of Sonoma will transition from the current 2022 code set to the new 2025 edition. The City Council will consider the adoption ordinance at its … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to announce that Phil Coturri will be honored as the next recipient of the Celebrate Sonoma recognition during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM. As part of this program, the City will officially proclaim November 19, 2025, as “Phil Coturri Day” in Sonoma. … Continued
The West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project is now underway. The project, managed by the City of Sonoma and constructed by Team Ghilotti, Inc., includes pavement grinding, repair of localized pavement failures, new striping and signage, and utility structure adjustments. Work is taking place along West Spain Street between 1st Street West and 3rd Street West, … Continued
With another round of rain forecast to arrive this week, we encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now … Continued
Join the City of Sonoma and the Redwood Empire Food Bank for a Food and Funds Drive to help ensure that local families, children, and seniors have access to the nutritious food they need. This convenient, drive-through event makes it easy to give — simply pull up to drop off your donation without leaving your … Continued
The Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) will conduct controlled pile burns at Montini Open Space Preserve on Friday, November 7, as part of ongoing wildfire risk-reduction and ecological restoration efforts funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy. While the park will remain open to visitors, some trails may be temporarily impacted during the operation. Please follow … Continued
The new California Building Code update cycle is here! These new codes will be effective January 1, 2026. The State of California operates on a triennial (three-year) code adoption cycle. The current 2022 California Building Standards Code will be superseded by the new 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) Submittal Deadlines … Continued
