With another round of rain forecast to arrive this week, we encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now … Continued
The Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) will conduct controlled pile burns at Montini Open Space Preserve on Friday, November 7, as part of ongoing wildfire risk-reduction and ecological restoration efforts funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy. While the park will remain open to visitors, some trails may be temporarily impacted during the operation. Please follow … Continued
A reminder that the Sonoma Valley Public Meeting for the Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Update is happening tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Sonoma Valley Fire Station #1 (630 2nd St W, Sonoma). Hosted by the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of … Continued
After a few light showers earlier this fall, the National Weather Service is reporting that a stronger system is on the way and is expected to bring widespread rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area, including the City of Sonoma, midweek. What to Expect Wind Advisory: A Wind Advisory is in effect from late … Continued
The Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Draft is now available for public review and comment through November 10, 2025, on the County of Sonoma website. The MJHMP is a countywide effort involving 22 jurisdictions, including the City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Fire District, both of which have annexes in the draft … Continued
According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area — including the City of Sonoma — is expected to experience its first significant rain event of the season early next week. While only light rain is possible today (Friday), a stronger system is forecast to bring heavier and more widespread rainfall … Continued
While no heat or fire weather advisories are currently in effect, the National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring conditions that could impact the Bay Area and Sonoma Valley later this week. Heat Risk: Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through Wednesday, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk. This means heat-related illness is possible, especially for older … Continued
The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful on the roads—particularly between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. when students … Continued
While Sonoma has enjoyed a cooler-than-usual summer and lower local wildfire activity, other parts of California have seen significant fire incidents this season. Peak fire season continues through October and disasters can strike at any time – now is the time to prepare so our community can respond, withstand, and recover when it happens here. … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to launch its first-ever Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, a comprehensive guide to help residents and city staff work together to address traffic safety concerns in local neighborhoods. The program provides a structured process for evaluating and implementing traffic calming measures—such as signage, striping, temporary speed bumps, or more involved … Continued
