This afternoon, the City of Sonoma (City) acted to prepare for a shutdown of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power to areas of Sonoma County including the City of Sonoma. PG&E has notified the City and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority that they will activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols due to extreme … Continued
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has confirmed that they will perform a Public Safety Power Shutoff to 32 counties in California including the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley. The Power Shutoff is anticipated to start starting late tonight, October 8, 2019, or early tomorrow morning, October 9, 2019. PG&E indicates it may take up … Continued
Permit Sonoma’s Fire Prevention Division invites the public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) theme for the week “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” reminds the community to take action by developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. “The County of Sonoma is committed … Continued
The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa invite community members to gather to observe the two-year anniversary of the Sonoma Complex Fires at a brief ceremony at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. The gathering will include a moment of silence and a ceremony with … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains above 1000 feet from Saturday (10/5) evening through Sunday (10/6) morning. During these times, extreme caution is urged by all residents because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has been in … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 7th at 6:00 pm. Council will dedicate this meeting in remembrance of the October 2017 fires. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar and public hearing on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule include: … Continued
The City of Santa Rosa (City) and County of Sonoma continues to encourage residents living in and around the areas burned by the Sonoma Complex Fires to prepare their property for the rainy season and remain alert for possible threats from intense winter storms. Properties in the areas burned, and downstream of those areas, still … Continued
The City of Sonoma is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic, and enthusiastic candidate to fill its Public Works Administrative and Project Manager position. This position will plan and organize administrative services, perform project management duties including preparing and managing budgets and provide professional-level support to the Public Works Director. The Public Works Department serves the … Continued
The Tuesday Night Market, one of Sonoma’s cherished weekly summer traditions, will see a change in management for the 2020 market season. The Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market (VOMCFM) Board of Directors announced on Tuesday that they will not seek an extension to their management contract with the City of Sonoma. The VOMCFM … Continued
UPDATE September 24th, 7:00 PM: This evening, PG&E updated their potential Public Safety Power Shutoff outage maps. The City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley are no longer shown as potential shut off for tonight, Tuesday, September 24th. Some areas of Napa and Sonoma Counties are still included in a potential second de-energization event for Tuesday, … Continued
