The Sonoma Police Department is looking at various methods to improve public safety, deter criminal activity, and to improve the effectiveness of investigations after a crime has occurred. One law enforcement tool being considered is an “Automated License Plate Reading” system (ALPR). The Police Department is hosting a public forum to welcome members of the … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The Sonoma Community Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire District and a coalition of Sonoma Valley organizations including the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, HALTER Project, Sonoma Valley Collaborative, and Sonoma Valley Volunteers are proud to offer a new program to help Sonoma Valley … Continued
The National Weather Service reports that another storm will impact the Bay Area this week. While the City of Sonoma is not under any flood or wind advisories or warnings at this time, our region may receive up to 3″ of rain beginning Monday through Wednesday. As the rain continues, so do concerns about flooding, … Continued
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service From Thursday afternoon (March 9th) through Sunday morning (March 12th .due to the likelihood of a rain event that could range from 1.5 to 4 inches. Pre-existing saturated soils from the past two months of rain will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. … Continued
Have you ever wondered why a speed limit is set at 35 mph vs 25 mph? Do you think there are other traffic safety issues that need to be reviewed to see if there is a better way to improve the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians? Apply to serve on the City’s Traffic Safety … Continued
En español » The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze alert in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Sunday morning. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged exposure to cold weather. Individuals who are unhoused … Continued
The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze alert in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Thursday morning. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged exposure to cold weather. Individuals who are unhoused are encouraged to … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a “Freeze Watch” for most of the Bay Area including Sonoma from late Sunday, January 29th through the morning of Monday, January 30th. Frost and freeze conditions can impact unsheltered and marginally sheltered populations, kill crops/sensitive vegetation, impact outdoor pets/livestock, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Warming Center: Individuals … Continued
The city of Sonoma was fortunate not to have experienced any major flooding or hazards because of the atmospheric river on January 4th and 5th. Weather reports show a short break in the rain before another series of storms are expected to bring additional precipitation and periods of stronger winds this weekend and next week. … Continued
The atmospheric river has arrived. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. See our previous post for more information. There is no major flooding or road closures in Sonoma city limits as of this posting … Continued
