The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is launching two major initiatives that will benefit both contractors and homeowners: the new Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home program and the Home Energy Score (HES) assessment tool. These programs are designed to make home upgrades easier and more effective, while promoting energy efficiency across the Bay … Continued
The City of Sonoma has extended the deadline to submit proposals from qualified contractors for On-Call Tree Maintenance and Certified Arborist Services to Monday, September 9th (see addendum). Please review the RFP outlining the City’s requirements for tree trimming, removal, and arborist consulting services on City-owned properties. Interested contractors should submit their proposals by 5:00 … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Treasure Artist of the Year Award! This prestigious award, established in 1983, honors outstanding artists in the performing, visual, or literary arts who have made significant contributions to the Sonoma Valley community. If you … Continued
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – September 4, 2024 – The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination process for the 2025 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. Established in 1983, this distinguished award honors exceptional achievements in the … Continued
The current adopted budget for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is now available to view or download from the City’s website. The Finance Department is primarily responsible for the development and preparation of the City of Sonoma’s annual Operating and Capital Budget. The City of Sonoma adopts its budget each June for the following fiscal year, which runs … Continued
We are thrilled to reveal Charissa Drengsen as the winner of the 2024 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest! Charissa, a fifth-generation Northern Californian, has crafted a remarkable design that perfectly captures this year’s festival theme: “The Year of the Farmer.” The poster contest, a cherished tradition in our festival’s history, invited artists … Continued
The Building Division team is developing a new permit process to introduce express permits for several types of projects. This change will streamline the permitting process, allowing permits to be issued and inspections scheduled online through our online permitting system. The following permit types are under consideration for this new process to enhance efficiency: Reroofing … Continued
Are you a teen with a passion for making a difference in your community? Here’s your chance to step up and make your voice heard! The City of Sonoma is excited to announce that applications are now open for Youth Commissioner positions on several key City commissions and committees. Serving as a Youth Commissioner is … Continued
As we welcome September, Sonoma’s beloved Tuesday Night Market is transitioning to fall hours. Starting this Tuesday, the market will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler evenings while stocking up on farm-fresh produce and other local delights. Don’t miss out! With only four more … Continued
Join the City of Sonoma for the next Cemetery Volunteer Workday on September 21st at Valley Cemetery. We invite all community members to join us in preserving and maintaining our cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran’s Cemetery. These workdays are carefully tailored to the specific needs of each cemetery and are scheduled throughout … Continued
