Congratulations to Amiee Chavez and Lily Gelb, winners of the 3rd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Day 2023, the City held a “Park Exploration” Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite view, spot, plants, or creatures in or from a Sonoma Valley park, preserve, or open space. The … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and City of Sonoma are pleased to announce that The Epicurean Connection is this year’s Earth Day Sustainable Business Honoree! Located at 19670 8th Street E. Suite A in Sonoma Valley, The Epicurean Connection was founded by Sheana Davis who believes sustainability, locally sourced food, and simple ingredients matter. … Continued
Sonoma has an amazing number of beautiful parks spread throughout the city. Have you explored them all? Now is your chance. The City of Sonoma is sponsoring a scavenger hunt for Earth Week focusing on 12 of the City’s parks. The City created a map that connects these 12 parks. Participants are especially encouraged to … Continued
The Plaza Palm Tree located in the Horseshoe in front of Sonoma City Hall is decorated with lights seasonally beginning on the weekend before Thanksgiving through mid-January as part of the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza. This year, it was requested that the Plaza Palm remain lit through daylight saving time. Now, the City of … Continued
The Sonoma City Council is pleased to announce a conditional offer of employment has been made to Mr. David M. Guhin, P.E., MAOD as Sonoma’s next City Manager. The offer is contingent on Council approval of an employment agreement, which will be considered at the April 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. Mr. Guhin was … 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
Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted photos of mother nature and all its wonders from or of a Sonoma Valley park or publically accessible open space in honor of Earth Day. View the virtual exhibition and vote for your favorite through April 19, 2023, at www.sonomacity.org/earth-day-photography-contest/. Winners are to be announced on … Continued
Sonoma Overlook Trail volunteer stewards invite the community to a free 20th-anniversary celebration of the trail located at 198 First Street West in Sonoma on April 16, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gather at the main trailhead kiosk (at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery) to enjoy refreshments, a short program and the glories of … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is now accepting entries for the 2023 Student Creative Arts Award through Friday, April 14, 2023. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundary and demonstrate promise in … 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
