The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the … Continued
At its meeting on April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected a final district map and approved the sequencing of elections as part of the City’s transition to district-based elections. The adopted map includes five districts with assigned district numbers. The City Council also determined the election timeline for each district: Districts 1, 3, … Continued
The City of Sonoma is conducting a survey to learn what our residents know about storm water. Surveying our residents about their storm water knowledge and behaviors helps us understand which topics could use more community education and outreach. Please take this 11-question survey to help us improve our public outreach and communication regarding storm water … Continued
An updated draft Fire Hazard Severity Map is now available for public review and comment. This map is based on CalFire’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which determine fire hazard classifications for the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas based on climate data, fire history, and wildfire modeling. View the Interactive Map & Submit Comments … Continued
BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) is a local government coalition helping residents save energy and lower utility bills. This March, take advantage of free energy-saving kits, live cooking demos, and homeowner webinars—plus, share your input on regional climate action! North Bay Induction Cooking Expo – March 15 Experience the future of cooking with live … Continued
Are you passionate about local planning? Committed to enhancing community engagement? Want to give back to your city? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on city and regional commissions, committees, and boards: Current Recruitment(s): City Commissions and Committees Planning Commission One Member … Continued
Exciting progress is underway for Olsen Park! LandCulture LLP, the landscape architecture firm hired to renovate the Park, will present the 50% design for the park at the upcoming Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. This is a key milestone in the project, offering a look at … Continued
The City of Sonoma is in the process of transitioning from “at large” elections to district-based elections, which will change how City Council members are elected by establishing distinct geographic districts. As part of this process, the City Council is reviewing draft district maps and gathering public input to determine the final boundaries before adopting … Continued
