Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

Help Shape Sonoma’s Cultural Story: Submit a Cultural Asset Today

The City of Sonoma is launching a new initiative to build a Cultural Asset Inventory—and we’re inviting the community to help identify the people, places, events, and traditions that define our city’s unique cultural identity. This effort is part of the City’s Public Art Program development and supports a future application to become a designated … Continued

Important Updates for the Week of July 4th

As we approach Independence Day, we hope everyone is gearing up for a fantastic week filled with community spirit, festivities, and family fun. Here are some important updates to help you plan your week. YES! There will be a Tuesday Night Market on July 1st We are pleased to announce that the Tuesday Night Market … Continued

Prescribed Fire Activity in and Around Sonoma Valley

Following yesterday’s successful operation at Montini Preserve, two additional prescribed burns are now underway in Sonoma Valley: Fire Forward’s “Triangle G” burn on Sonoma Mountain (in the Diamond A area, west of the City of Sonoma) A training burn by Sonoma Valley Fire District in the field across from Hanna Center, this burn is occurring … Continued

Prescribed Burn Happening Today (6/23) at Montini Preserve

The planned prescribed burn at Montini Open Space Preserve is underway today, Monday, June 23rd. The operation is being conducted under ideal weather conditions by Sonoma Valley Fire District, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, and other agencies. The goal is to reduce wildfire fuels, manage invasive species, and … Continued

Planning Commission to Consider Design Review Ordinance Changes

The City of Sonoma Planning Commission will consider updates to the Design Review Ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The proposed changes aim to streamline the entitlement process by clarifying review authority responsibilities, modifying the types of projects subject to design review, and expanding exemptions for certain development activities. Highlights of the … Continued

City Offices Closed June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

The City of Sonoma will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and non-essential City offices will be closed for the day. This is a new closure intended to honor the significance of Juneteenth in American history and support community reflection and understanding. At its June 4 meeting, the Sonoma City … Continued

Prescribed Burn Planned at Montini Preserve the Week of June 23

A prescribed burn is planned on approximately 20 acres of the Montini Open Space Preserve during the week of June 23, 2025, as part of a joint effort by the Sonoma Valley Fire District, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, and the City of Sonoma. The operation will occur on one day … Continued

Recording Available: FY 2025–2026 Budget Study Session

Thank you to all who attended or submitted comments for the City of Sonoma’s Budget Study Session held on May 22, 2025. The session provided the City Council an opportunity to review key elements of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Operating and Capital Budget and offer feedback ahead of formal adoption at their meeting scheduled … Continued

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