A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The gauge installations enhance Sonoma County’s ability to monitor … Continued
The Santa Rosa Police Department has released an update in the investigation of the in-custody death of Roderic Cameron on March 28, 2018. Read the update to the Sonoma PD In-Custody Death Investigation. Additional press releases will be posted when more information becomes available. The Sonoma Police Department invoked the Fatal Incident Protocol and requested the … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s inaugural e-newsletter is here — read ‘About Town‘ for the latest news and updates from city hall including tonight’s Wine Tasting Room Drop-In Community Meeting, Cannabis Town Hall #2 and more.
About 40 community members attended the first Cannabis Town Hall meeting on March 28, 2018 at the Sonoma Community Center. The first meeting focused on background information, state regulations, overview of dispensaries, testing and manufacturing facilities; and options/issues for municipal regulation. The majority in attendance supported the allowance of cannabis/marijuana businesses with a specific focus on medicinal … Continued
Preparation for a groundwater recharge pilot study is underway in Sonoma Valley. The study, a joint effort of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the City of Sonoma, is exploring groundwater banking as a method for improving local water supply resiliency and restoring aquifer health. The method of groundwater banking to be studied is … Continued
The City of Sonoma encourages members of the community to attend a drop-in meeting to bring their questions and provide feedback on issues associated with wine tasting rooms in downtown Sonoma and options for potential regulations. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the City … Continued
The City of Sonoma is hosting two Town Hall meetings on March 28, 2018 and April 11, 2018 for members of the community to come learn more about potential cannabis regulation and cannabis business options under consideration for the City of Sonoma. The City strongly encourages the public to come learn more about the cannabis industry and … Continued
The next regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, March 19 at 6 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports. Items on the regular calendar to be considered by the City Council include: Review, Discussion & Possible Action on the Housing Nexus Study Water Rate Study Workshop #2 The … Continued
The County of Sonoma encourages residents rebuilding from the October 2017 wildfires to bring their questions to a Rebuilding Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mark West Elementary School located at 4600 Lavell Rd., Santa Rosa. Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. … Continued
A reception honoring Marcelo Defreitas, the City of Sonoma 2018 Alcalde, will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Vintage House, 264 1st St E, in Sonoma beginning at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the recognition of this devoted citizen, who has done so much for the community. Reservations are not … Continued
