Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

Overlook Trail Rehab Project – Progress Photos

The Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards have posted photographs of the American Conservation Experience team working on the trail.  You can read the full update and see the progress photos on their website, overlookmontini.org. The extensive rehabilitation project to make a more sustainable Sonoma Overlook Trail began June 17, 2018, during which time the trail will … Continued

Alternative Trails – Sonoma Overlook Trail Closure

While the Sonoma Overlook Trail is closed, the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards suggest these nearby alternatives: Mountain Cemetery, see map at the Overlook trailhead kiosk or download Montini Open Space Preserve, Trailhead at Fourth Street West near Haraszthy; and behind the Field of Dreams (adjacent to the police station parking lot). Free Community Hike led by Jeni Nichols … Continued

2018 Water Rate Update – Proposed Rate Increases

Notices concerning proposed water rate increases were sent to City water customers and property owners last week. The City of Sonoma is subject to the California Water Code and Proposition 218 and is required to charge its customers only the cost to serve water. In January 2018, the City hired Raftelis to prepare a detailed … Continued

City Seeks Candidates for Accounting Technician Position

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN – City of Sonoma ($59,774-$72,655 per year) Immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Technician. Performs a variety of complex and technical accounting functions in one or more assigned areas, including payroll, utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business licenses, and/or cash entries and deposits; provides technical support to the Deputy Finance Director and/or … Continued

National Parks & Recreation Month – July 2018

The City of Sonoma is celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July. In accordance with the tradition of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), City staff and community services partners were recognized at the City Council Meeting on June 21, 2018, when Mayor Agrimonti proclaimed the Month of July “National Park and Recreation Month.” The proclamation was … Continued

New Sonoma Police Chief Announced – Lieutenant Orlando Rodriguez

Sonoma City Manager Cathy Capriola is pleased to announce that Sonoma County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Orlando Rodriguez will be the new Police Chief for the Sonoma Police Department. He will start on July 17, 2018, immediately following the retirement of current Chief Bret Sackett. Details regarding his swearing-in ceremony will be released at a later time. … Continued

2017 Water Quality Report Now Available

The 2017 Water Quality Report is now available.  View the report online or pick up a pamphlet at Sonoma City Hall, No.1 Sonoma Plaza, Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Sonoma Police Arrest Two Suspects in Safeway Burglary – June 24

The following is a report detailing two arrests made in connection with a Burglary that occurred June 24, 2018 at the Safeway in Sonoma.  The information was prepared by Sergeant Jeff Toney with the Sonoma Police Department, Case #SOP 18-0000739. On June 24, 2018 at approximately 9:30 pm, Sonoma Police Department deputies were dispatched to an in-progress theft … Continued

UPDATE: Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair Maintenance Work June 25 & 26

UPDATE – Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) will be continuing their work on Monday, June 25th and Tuesday, June 26th. There was some remaining budget that they will be using to finish more of the remaining work on Phase 5. PCC will be working along 5th Street West, Hayes Street, and 4th Street West as funding … Continued

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