Category: City News

Upcoming Cemetery Volunteer Workdays: Join the Effort by Signing Up Today

The City of Sonoma invites members of the community to be an integral part of the City’s efforts to maintain our three cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran’s Cemetery. Volunteer opportunities are on the horizon, providing a chance for individuals to roll up their sleeves and contribute tangibly to the conservation of these … Continued

Reminder & Preview of Design Concepts: The Olsen Park Meeting is Tonight at 6 PM

Join us tonight, Wednesday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. for Landculture’s presentation on the Olsen Park Improvement Project. They will share the community feedback from the neighborhood’s onsite visioning meeting and online survey, along with the initial design concepts for the park improvements. See a preview of Design Concept #1 and Design Concept #2. We … Continued

Happy National Parks and Recreation Month – July 2023!

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation play in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity efforts in communities across the country. This year’s theme, “Where … Continued

Beat the Heat! Summer Weather Preparedness Tips & Resources

Summer is officially here and the temperatures are going up. It’s important to consider the effects of warmer temperatures and to take appropriate precautions to protect your health and safety during heat events. By following a few important steps, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets comfortable and safe during a heatwave: … Continued

Summer Energy and Resiliency Workshop Series

The County of Sonoma, Climate Action and Resiliency Division is pleased to announce the latest online homeowner workshops in an ongoing series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient. The online workshops are held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 … Continued

Celebrate Zero Waste Week with the City of Sonoma, July 23rd – 30th

The City of Sonoma is celebrating Zero Waste Week, July 23 – 30. On October 19, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution with the goal of achieving zero waste by 2030. This resolution encourages our community to: Reduce the amount of waste landfilled by increasing recycling and composting, Reduce the amount of waste created … Continued

Celebrate Sonoma! “Ken Brown Day” is July 19th, 2023

The next person to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Ken Brown who is being recognized for his exceptional service and dedicated leadership as a former Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Sonoma. City Council will recognize Ken Brown and declare July 19th “Ken Brown Day” at their next … Continued

Rosé 5K and Half Marathon Road Closures & Traffic Impacts

The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend! Please be aware that the 5K on Saturday, July 15th, and the half marathon race on Sunday, July 16th will have traffic impacts. Rosé 5K – Saturday, July 15, 2023 Motorists can expect traffic delays in and … Continued

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