The City of Sonoma, in partnership with our local business organizations, is in the process of adopting new policies and procedures aimed at quickly assisting local businesses with adapting to the challenges created by physical (“social”) distancing requirements as we re-emerge from the most stringent phase of the COVID-19 “shutdown”. The goal is to help … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau have partnered with Victor Restaurant Supply, a local business located on 8th St. E to ensure local businesses have access to the supplies and equipment they need to implement a safe and responsible reopening as soon as they … Continued
Infrastructure and public works activity are all around us, but we seldom notice it…unless it stops working! We would like to take this week to recognize our City of Sonoma Public Works staff who support the Sonoma community through planning, building, operating and managing our city year-round. Their efforts are especially appreciated during this time … Continued
The City of Sonoma, in partnership with Sonoma Valley Arts Task Force (Task Force), is pleased to announce the installation of the “Heart of Sonoma” artist heart series in front of Sonoma’s City Hall, in Boyes Hot Springs at the parking lot at E. Thompson Ave and Sonoma Hwy 12, and at the Sonoma Community … Continued
The City’s Proposal Review Committee (PRC) interviewed the nine remaining proposers who submitted applications to operate a commercial cannabis business in the City of Sonoma on April 28th and April 29th, 2020. One of the original ten proposers (Harvest of Sonoma) withdrew from the process, leaving nine proposals to be considered for selection for one retail … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 18th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items on the public hearing include: CONTINUE TO JUNE 15, 2020 – Appeals of Three (3) Use Permits/Sites for Verizon Small Cell Facilities … Continued
The following is a Press Release from the County of Sonoma – download en Espanol The Sonoma County Health Officer today amended the Shelter-in-Place Health Order allowing the reopening of additional businesses, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. On May 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that additional businesses could operate statewide with … Continued
Local business owners, executives and nonprofit organizations: The Economic Development Board (EDB) has contracted with Dr. Robert Eyler, principal of Economic Forensics and Analytics, to conduct a thorough analysis of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sonoma County. To assist in accurately measuring local impact, they are conducting a weekly survey of local … Continued
The Sonoma County health officer has issued an updated amended parks closure order that allows limited access to parks for outdoor recreational activities beginning May 13, 2020, and until further notice. The order replaces the total parks closure order of March 23, 2020 and the amended parks closure order of April 28, 2020. Please read … Continued
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma from May 12, 2020 – download en Espanol Sonoma County’s health officer today further eased restrictions on outdoor recreation during the Covid-19 pandemic by issuing an order that allows park agencies to reopen some parking lots and sports facilities. The health order means residents … Continued
