Category: City News

Prescribed Fire Activity in and Around Sonoma Valley

Following yesterday’s successful operation at Montini Preserve, two additional prescribed burns are now underway in Sonoma Valley: Fire Forward’s “Triangle G” burn on Sonoma Mountain (in the Diamond A area, west of the City of Sonoma) A training burn by Sonoma Valley Fire District in the field across from Hanna Center, this burn is occurring … Continued

Prescribed Burn Happening Today (6/23) at Montini Preserve

The planned prescribed burn at Montini Open Space Preserve is underway today, Monday, June 23rd. The operation is being conducted under ideal weather conditions by Sonoma Valley Fire District, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, and other agencies. The goal is to reduce wildfire fuels, manage invasive species, and … Continued

Tree Maintenance Project at the Sonoma Plaza Starting June 23, 2025

We wish to notify the community about an upcoming tree maintenance project at the Sonoma Plaza in the City of Sonoma. Commencing on June 23, 2025, this project will be carried out by A Plus Tree Services, in collaboration with the City’s arborist. The arborist will monitor the work and provide quality control during the operation. This … Continued

City Offices Closed June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

The City of Sonoma will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and non-essential City offices will be closed for the day. This is a new closure intended to honor the significance of Juneteenth in American history and support community reflection and understanding. At its June 4 meeting, the Sonoma City … Continued

Prescribed Burn Planned at Montini Preserve the Week of June 23

A prescribed burn is planned on approximately 20 acres of the Montini Open Space Preserve during the week of June 23, 2025, as part of a joint effort by the Sonoma Valley Fire District, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, and the City of Sonoma. The operation will occur on one day … Continued

Call for Artists: Bring Creativity to Sonoma’s Streetscape

The City of Sonoma is excited to launch its Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program—and we’re inviting local artists to be part of it! As part of the City’s Public Art Program, this new initiative will turn everyday utility boxes into eye-catching public art installations. Selected designs will be professionally printed on vinyl and wrapped … Continued

2024 Water Quality Report Now Available

The City of Sonoma’s 2024 Water Quality Report is now available online. This annual report provides important information about the City’s drinking water, including the results of water quality testing conducted throughout the past year and details about where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and how it compares to state and federal standards. … Continued

Reminder: City Council to Hold Budget Study Session May 22

The Sonoma City Council will hold a public Budget Study Session on Thursday, May 22, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the City’s Emergency Operations Center (177 First Street West). This study session is an opportunity for the City Council to review and provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Operating and Capital Budget … Continued

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