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City Announces Kick-Off for General Plan 2045

Posted on September 29, 2023

The City of Sonoma (City) is excited to announce the kick-off events for the General Plan Update, a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the community to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City. Once approved in 2025, the City’s General Plan 2045 will guide the development of the City for the...
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PRESS RELEASE – City of Sonoma Announces Kick-Off for General Plan 2045

Posted on September 29, 2023

View this Press Release as a PDF September 29, 2023 – The City of Sonoma (City) is excited to announce the kick-off events for the General Plan Update, a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the community to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City. Once approved in 2025, the City’s General...
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Join Us for a Community Meeting at Sonoma Valley Oaks Park

Posted on September 29, 2023

Join City of Sonoma staff and representatives from Landculture LLP for a community meeting regarding the Sonoma Valley Oaks Enhancement Project. Your input and vision are crucial in shaping the future of this neighborhood park. Here are the details: Date: October 21st, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: 440 Engler Street, Sonoma        ...
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Project Milestone Achieved: Chase Street Bridge Deck Pour Completed

Posted on September 29, 2023

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone achieved this week in the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. The construction team, led by Granite Construction Company, and the construction management team from Ghirardelli Associates Inc., have successfully completed the pouring of the bridge deck. Next Steps: With the bridge deck now in place, our focus...
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Thank You for a Bountiful Season!

Posted on September 28, 2023

As we bid farewell to another incredible season of Sonoma's Tuesday Night Market, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all those who contributed to making this year's market a resounding success. To our dedicated farmers, thank you for waking up before dawn, tilling the soil, and nurturing your crops...
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City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies

Posted on September 26, 2023

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. The Draft Climate Action Strategies document, which...
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Saturday’s Vintage Festival: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Posted on September 26, 2023

Get ready for a blast from the past at the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival this weekend! We've got some exciting news to share: the 5K Race & Fun Run and the legendary Firefighter water fights are making a triumphant return this year. But before you lace up those running shoes or set out...
Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals – City Seeks Interim Building Official and On-Call Building Division Consulting Services

Posted on September 25, 2023

The City of Sonoma is seeking Interim Building Official services and to establish a list of qualified consulting firms to provide building plan check and inspection services on an as-needed basis for the Community Development Department. Interested firms must submit an electronic submittal of their response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) no later than...
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Sign Up to Volunteer at Mountain Cemetery’s Workday on October 7th

Posted on September 25, 2023

Join the City of Sonoma for the next Cemetery Volunteer Workday on October 7th at Mountain Cemetery. We invite all community members to join us in preserving and maintaining our cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran’s Cemetery. When: October 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon These workdays are carefully tailored to the specific needs...
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Thank you Cemetery Volunteers!

Posted on September 20, 2023

The City of Sonoma extends its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who came together for the inaugural Cemetery Volunteer Workday on Saturday, September 16th at Valley Cemetery. This event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible efforts of our community members and staff.       Tasks for the day included raking pine...
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Poor Air Quality & Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning, Wed-Thurs

Posted on September 20, 2023

Update: September 20th, 2:52 PM: The National Weather Service has upgraded and extended the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay interior mountains. The warning is in effect beginning at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday (9/20) to 5:00 p.m. Thursday (9/21). Read the full warning. Original Post Fire Weather Watch The National...
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Join Us for Valley Cemetery Volunteer Day – Walk-Ins Welcome!

Posted on September 15, 2023

The inaugural volunteer workday at Valley Cemetery is tomorrow, and we want to let you know that even if you haven't registered in advance, you are more than welcome to join us on the event day as a walk-in volunteer. Your participation can make a significant impact on this important community initiative. Event Details: Date:...
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Notice of Cancelation – Planning Commission Public Hearing

Posted on September 15, 2023

The City of Sonoma has canceled two noticed public hearings that were to take place on September 21, 2023.  They have not been rescheduled at this time. To learn more, please refer to the Notice of Cancelation.   For questions, please contact the Community Development department.
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Join Our Community for Valley Cemetery’s Workday on September 16th from 8 am to 12 noon.

Posted on September 12, 2023

We want to extend our gratitude to those who've already signed up for our inaugural volunteer workday at Valley Cemetery. If you haven't had a chance to register yet, we kindly request your participation through Eventbrite. Click here to ensure the success of this event and ensure we have adequate resources. We understand everyone's schedule...
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PROS commission to discuss conceptual design for the rehabilitation of Olsen Park at September 13th meeting

Posted on September 8, 2023

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (PROS) will discuss and consider the proposed conceptual design for the Olsen Park Improvement Project at thier next meeting on Wednesday, September 13th. The concept design will be presented by representatives from LandCulture, LLP, the firm contracted to design the park. The design was created following community engagement...
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