Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is pleased to announce that the Treasure Artist for 2020 is dance teacher and performer Betty Ann Ka’ihilani Bruno, a former Oz munchkin, TV newscaster, and founder of Hula Mai. In selecting Ms. Bruno, the Commission noted her contributions to the cultural growth of Sonoma Valley through her commitment … Continued
The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) “Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning Wednesday, November 20th. PG&E estimates that … Continued
The Planning Commission hearing of the revised Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Use, Permit, Lot Line Adjustment and Design Review and associated entitlements application for the “Hotel Project Sonoma” located at 153 West Napa Street and 541 First Street West originally scheduled for November 12th has been continued to the meeting of December 12, 2019. … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, November 18th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular schedule are: Safe Parking Program in the Police Department Parking Lot Report on Enforcement … Continued
In July of 2017, the City Council took action on an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to certify an Environmental Impact (EIR) prepared for the West Napa Street Hotel project. The City Council voted to uphold the appeal to direct staff and the environmental consultants to prepare a Revised EIR addressing specified topics, including … Continued
City offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2019 in observance of Veteran’s Day.
The Kincade Fire PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 23, 2019, disrupted communities across Northern California. In this survey, Sonoma County asks residents to share: Specific problems or challenges experienced during this period and What was effective and helpful. Please tell your story through this survey. By understanding residents’ challenges and successes, the County can … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Community Pancake Breakfast has been rescheduled for November 17th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Come meet your local Firefighters! Breakfast is $5 for Adults & Kids 12 and Under are FREE. Activities: Learn and Experience Fire Safety Operate a Fire Hose Learn Hands-Only CPR Vehicle Extrication Demonstration Fire Engine … Continued
The City of Sonoma is seeking nominations from the public for the 2020 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). The honoree is given a silver-headed cane as a symbol of the … Continued
Join us for the Annual Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza, November 16th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM! The kick-off to the popular Holidays in Sonoma, join thousands of residents and visitors as we fill the historic Sonoma Plaza with the bright glow of a quarter-million lights. The evening will include music, performances, food trucks and the … Continued
