Category: City News

“Pop Up” COVID-19 testing site now available in Sonoma Valley

The County of Sonoma Department of Public Health has increased community COVID-19 testing sites as part of the enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission, including a weekly pop up testing site at the Sonoma Park & Ride, Hwy 12 & E Thomson on Mondays from 9 – 11 a.m. Testing appointments for pop-up locations (as … Continued

Council reviews workplan progress, priorities for coming months

At the meeting of October 19, staff reported to the City Council on the key accomplishments of the past twelve months.  While in typical years this information is included in the proposed budget document reviewed by the Council in June, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the regular budget development process along with the City’s revenues.  The … Continued

Red Flag Warning & Potential Power Shutoff beginning Sunday (10/25)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Sunday at 11:00 AM for North Bay Mountains and 8:00 PM for all other locations. Winds are expected to be the strongest of the 2020 fire season with critically dry conditions. While the winds are currently forecasted to be strongest Sunday night into Monday … Continued

More Personal Care Services Now Allowed to Operate Indoors with Modifications

The California Department of Public Health updated its guidelines this week, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications. These services include: Esthetic and skin care services Electrology services Nail services Body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops Massage services (in non-healthcare settings) Sonoma County’s health order is aligned with the state’s Blueprint … Continued

City Council Meeting – October 19th, 6:00PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Verizon Small Cell Sites in Commercial Areas Appeals Update on Progress on Implementing City’s Climate … Continued

Changing Needs, Changing Roles

As the coronavirus pandemic has created new and evolving challenges, the talents of City staff are being redeployed to meet the needs of the community.  A good example is Lisa Janson, the City’s part-time Special Event Manager. While a typical year sees Lisa coordinating festivals, farmers markets, and numerous other events held on City property, … Continued

What is Measure V?

Measure V is one of four local ballot measures before voters in the City of Sonoma this election. Sonoma’s Local Sales Tax Sonoma has a voter-approved half-cent (0.50%) local sales tax that helps fund City services.  Sonoma voters first approved this local sales tax in 2012 for five years to preserve City services and help … Continued

Sonoma County Registrar Warns of Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes

The following is a Press Release from the County of Sonoma. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, is alerting voters that there have been recent reports in California of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes that are not affiliated with county elections offices. In some instances, these groups are promoting their unauthorized ballot … Continued

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing at Altimira School 10/17, 2-4 PM

The County of Sonoma is offering free, drive-thru coronavirus testing at Altimira Middle School, 17805 Arnold Dr, Sonoma on Saturday, October 17th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Information on how to keep yourself and your family safe and where to access food and financial support is provided if needed. TESTING INFORMATION If you are working … Continued

COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Sonoma County Renters & Landlords

Rental assistance resources are available for renters and landlords. Who is Eligible? Renter households having trouble paying rent or utilities due to COVID-19 job loss or reduced hours; have a COVID-19 positive exposure or diagnosis. Households must be at, or below, 80% Sonoma County AMI. Landlords who have tenants behind on rent due to COVID-19 job … Continued

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