Category: City News

Celebrate Sonoma! “Norah Collins Day” is September 9th

The next person to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Norah Collins who, in 2012, began the “prayer shawl ministry” at Trinity Episcopal Church where Mrs. Collins leads a group of women who knit or crochet shawls and blankets for people who are ill or otherwise suffering.  The completed shawls … Continued

Excessive Heat Warning, Flex Alert This Holiday Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning effective Saturday at 11:00 AM – Monday at 9:00 PM. There are a number of ways to prepare and protect yourself and others from the impacts of Heat including: Reduce outdoor activities in the afternoon, Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water, Apply sunscreen regularly, … Continued

City Council Passes Local Ordinance on Enforcement of Public Health Orders

At the August 17, 2020 Sonoma City Council meeting, the Council approved an urgency ordinance authorizing administrative enforcement of COVID-19 public health orders in the City of Sonoma. This ordinance supports local enforcement of county and state health orders in order to protect the health of Sonoma’s most vulnerable community members, the capacity of our … Continued

Barber shops, hair salons and malls allowed to reopen in Sonoma County

The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma – En Español Barber shops, hair salons and malls in Sonoma County will be allowed to resume indoor operations with modifications on Monday due to revised health orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday and confirmed by Sonoma County Public Health Officer Dr. … Continued

Sonoma Promenade Continues This Weekend

Enjoy Sonoma’s Local Retail, Restaurants and Wine under the summer sky on the Sonoma Promenade this weekend! Sonoma Promenade Friday, August 28th – Saturday, August 29th   & Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM North Half of First St E (between East Spain St & E Napa St). To create … Continued

Emergency Water Conservation Request Lifted

The following is a message from Sonoma Water, see more updates about the August 2020 fires and the impact on water supplies on their website. The Walbridge Fire has stabilized, weather conditions are favorable, and Sonoma Water’s water supply facilities are no longer in any immediate danger. As it has been throughout the fire emergency, … Continued

Fire Weather Warning Issued for Sonoma County 11 AM Sunday – 11 AM Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast including Sonoma County which is in effect from 11:00 AM Sunday, August 23rd through 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 25th as tropical system Genevieve moves northward toward our area. While onshore winds are expected to be light, erratic and … Continued

Sonoma Promenade Launches This Weekend

Enjoy Sonoma’s Local Retail, Restaurants and Wine under the summer sky on the Sonoma Promenade – starting this weekend! Sonoma Promenade Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM North Half of First St E (between East Spain St & E Napa St). To create safe opportunities for businesses to operate, … Continued

City of Sonoma Water Customers Urged to Conserve Immediately

As you are probably aware, there are several wildfires burning in Sonoma County. Sonoma Water, the agency that supplies over 90% of the City’s water supply is urging all customers to take immediate water conservation steps. WHY? The largest of the wildfires could threaten the source of our water that comes from the Russian River. … Continued

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