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The City of Sonoma is excited to announce that vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market season are now open! The market, held in the historic Sonoma Plaza, is a beloved weekly tradition bringing together thousands of visitors to shop, dine, and connect with local farmers, artisans, and businesses. Vendor...
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for our region, with overnight temperatures expected to fall into the low to mid 30s. The advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday. While the advisory timeframe is limited, cold overnight temperatures are forecast for the next couple of nights. Conditions...
Are you passionate about climate action, the arts, historic preservation, parks, or youth leadership? Want to play a hands-on role in shaping decisions that impact Sonoma and the surrounding region? The City of Sonoma is currently accepting applications for several City and regional commissions and committees - and we encourage you to apply. Public involvement...
The City of Sonoma has launched a new online Public Records Request portal to make requesting information easier, more transparent, and more convenient. What are public records? Public records are documents created or maintained by the City as part of doing public business - such as reports, emails, permits, contracts, and other records that the...
City staff and the Planning Commission General Plan Ad Hoc Committee invite the community to participate in an upcoming General Plan Update meeting focused on potential land use changes for the Sebastiani Winery property. Meeting details: Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Vintage House, 264 1st St E, Sonoma The purpose of...
The City of Sonoma is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals to provide professional services for a comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment of key City-owned facilities. The selected consultant will evaluate the existing condition of City buildings and related systems and develop recommendations to inform long-term maintenance, repair, and replacement planning. This project will result in...
The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of winter storms to impact the City of Sonoma through Christmas morning (December 25th). While this weather pattern is not expected to cause major flooding, it may bring periods of steady rain, gusty winds, and localized impacts during a busy holiday travel week. Forecasts indicate several storm...
At its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 18, the Sonoma City Council held its annual reorganization, selecting leadership for the 2026 calendar year and recognizing the service of outgoing Mayor Patricia Farrar-Rivas. Each year, the Sonoma City Council votes to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. For 2026,...
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the appointment of two internal candidates to new supervisory roles within the Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments. These promotions reflect the City’s commitment to recognizing talent, experience, and leadership from within our organization. Tom Arrington Appointed Parks Division Supervisor Tom Arrington has been appointed Supervisor...
Draft Land Use Element Now Available for Review The City of Sonoma has released the Draft Land Use Element, an important component of the General Plan Update that outlines how land in Sonoma may be used in the future to support housing, economic vitality, open space, environmental protection, and the preservation of community character. The...
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Commission will review the 90% design plans for the Olsen Park Improvement Capital Improvement Project (CIP P-8) at its meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West in Sonoma. City staff and the project design team from LandCulture...
The City of Sonoma is proud to announce that Ada Limón has been selected as the 2026 Treasure Artist by the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission at their November 18th Meeting. Limón, an internationally celebrated poet and the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, grew up in Sonoma Valley and has recently returned to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma and the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission are honored to announce that acclaimed poet Ada Limón has been selected as the 2026 Sonoma Treasure Artist. Limón is the first poet and only the second writer to receive this distinction since the...
The City of Sonoma has been recognized with a Silver designation from the national Charging Smart program for its leadership in preparing the community for electric vehicle adoption and expanding access to EV charging infrastructure. Charging Smart is a national initiative led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in partnership with Cool The Earth and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma has been awarded a Silver designation from the national Charging Smart program in recognition of the City’s leadership in electric vehicle (EV) readiness and its commitment to expanding EV charging infrastructure throughout the community. Charging Smart is a national program led...
