The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be to continue reviewing the Draft Circulation Element, which explores transportation networks and mobility within the … Continued
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across the state and nation. Alongside the budget’s approval, … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director. This new role, made possible in part by Measure T, marks a major step in enhancing Sonoma’s parks, recreation, and community services. Jahns will lead the City’s newly formed department, overseeing 19 parks, trails, and preserves, three cemeteries, … Continued
Read this press release in PDF format. July 23, 2025 – Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the hiring of Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director, marking a major milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance and coordinate parks, recreation, and community services. This newly created position, made … Continued
While not located within the City of Sonoma or Sonoma Valley, Lakeville Highway is a vital commute and travel route for many Sonoma residents. The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) has launched the Lakeville Corridor Feasibility Study to explore improvements to this key regional corridor—and your input is needed. A short online survey is now … Continued
The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend, bringing thousands of runners and visitors to the area. Please be advised that both events will result in temporary road closures and traffic delays. Rosé 5K – Saturday, July 19, 2025Motorists should expect traffic impacts along the … Continued
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management is updating the County’s Emergency Operations Plan and is inviting community members to provide input. The plan serves as a high-level guide for how the County and its partners, including the City of Sonoma, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies such as wildfires, floods, and other … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Hannah Smith to our Community Development Department team! Hannah recently joined the Building Division as our new Permit Technician, where she’ll serve as a first point of contact at City Hall, assisting residents, contractors, and developers with permit applications, fee calculations, and general building and planning inquiries. … Continued
Looking to save energy, reduce utility bills, and make your home more comfortable? Two free programs are available to Sonoma residents that can help improve your home’s energy efficiency and sustainability—at no cost to you. BayREN’s Energy Assessment and Savings for the Environment (EASE) ProgramBayREN’s EASE Program provides free home assessments to help identify simple … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s General Plan Update Task Force will meet on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at 175 First Street West. The primary focus of this meeting will be a review of the Draft Circulation Element, now available on the General Plan Update website. This element explores … Continued
