Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

Sonoma’s Path to Carbon Free Electricity

With growing concern over the climate crisis, the Sonoma City Council unanimously passed a Climate Emergency Resolution at its November 2nd meeting. A key element of the resolution is to reduce city-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net zero no later than 2030. Transportation is by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for … Continued

Altamira Apartments – Affordable Housing Applications

SAHA (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates – affordable housing developer) is beginning to accept applications for Altamira Apartments located at 1269 Broadway in Sonoma. The waiting list for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units at Altamira Apartments opened on December 2, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on December 16, 2020. … Continued

Shop Sonoma to Support Sonoma

Staying nimble and flexible is part of owning a small business.  But this year’s challenges of public health restrictions, changing consumer needs, and a dampened economy are testing the resolve of even the most intrepid local business owners.  The City works hand-in-hand (in a socially distanced sense, of course!) with our business community because Sonoma … Continued

County issues guidelines on tents and canopies for outdoor dining

Sonoma County has issued guidelines for outdoor dining structures that meet both fire protection and COVID-19 safety requirements. California’s ​Blueprint for a Safer Economy​ states that “outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other sun shelter but only as long as no more than one side is closed, allowing sufficient outdoor air … Continued

Housing Authority now accepting applications for Altamira Family Apartments

12/2/2020 – See the latest update on the Altamira Apartments – Affordable Housing Applications. The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept applications from Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 for new Project-Based Voucher Waitlists tied to one, two and three-bedroom units at Altamira Family Apartments in Sonoma, CA. Applicants who are selected from the waitlist will … Continued

Celebrate the Holidays Safely, A Message from Mayor Harvey

This week’s rain, cooler temperatures and those spectacular fall colors are welcome signs that fire season is nearly behind us and the holiday season is ahead. Of course, as with so many other things in 2020, the holiday season will look different this year as gatherings, traditions and events are being reimagined with COVID-19 health … Continued

State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order effective November 21

In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier. The order will take effect … Continued

Mask Up! State issues new mask-wearing guidance

New mask-wearing guidance was issued from the State as part of the Governor’s announcement this week that mandates that face coverings be worn at all times when outside of the home with some exceptions listed below. Please read the new guidance which supersedes the existing face coverings guidance. Individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings … Continued

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