Smoke may be visible in the City of Sonoma from the Pickett fire in Napa County near Calistoga. Public safety agencies are responding. There is no threat to the City of Sonoma at this time. Visit the CAL FIRE website for more information about the Pickett Fire.

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City of Sonoma Seeks Bids for West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP T-11)

The City of Sonoma is inviting sealed bids for the West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP T-11). This project generally involves pavement maintenance and localized repair work along West Spain Street, primarily between Third Street West and First Street West, with additional isolated repairs between Sonoma Highway and Junipero Serra Drive. Improvements will include: Surface … Continued

Volunteer at Sonoma’s Cemeteries – Sign Up Today!

The City of Sonoma invites community members to take part in upcoming Cemetery Volunteer Workdays at Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery. These special days of service are an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, work alongside neighbors, and help preserve some of Sonoma’s most meaningful historic sites. Each cemetery has unique needs, from … Continued

A Back-to-School Traffic Safety Reminder from the Sonoma Police Department

The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful on the roads—particularly between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. when students … Continued

Stay Ready: Wildfire and Disaster Preparedness Matters Year-Round

While Sonoma has enjoyed a cooler-than-usual summer and lower local wildfire activity, other parts of California have seen significant fire incidents this season. Peak fire season continues through October and disasters can strike at any time – now is the time to prepare so our community can respond, withstand, and recover when it happens here. … Continued

Help Shape the Future of Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks is developing a strategic plan to guide investments in parks, programs, and services through 2028 — and they want your input! Share what matters most to you about our local regional parks, including Arnold Field (home of the Sonoma Stompers) and nearby favorites like Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Larson Park, Ernie … Continued

New Cremation Niches Now Available at Sonoma Cemeteries

The City of Sonoma is expanding interment capacity to ensure that all who wish to be laid to rest in Sonoma have a place to do so. Newly added columbarium niches are now available for purchase at both Mountain Cemetery and Veterans’ Cemetery, offering additional cremation options in settings that reflect Sonoma’s unique blend of … Continued

City Launches Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program & Online Reporting Form

The City of Sonoma is proud to launch its first-ever Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, a comprehensive guide to help residents and city staff work together to address traffic safety concerns in local neighborhoods.  The program provides a structured process for evaluating and implementing traffic calming measures—such as signage, striping, temporary speed bumps, or more involved … Continued

Sonoma City Party Returns – Now on a Tuesday! August 5, 2025

The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food and drink, and Sonoma … Continued

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