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The contractor who performed the City’s 2024 slurry seal work will be returning this Thursday, October 16, to complete follow-up corrections in several locations. This one-day project will include Hudson Court, Davila Court, Sereno Court, Eda Court, Osenda Court, and the bulb-outs along Knight Street. This work addresses areas where the original slurry seal has...
The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are seeking input from agricultural groundwater users to help inform local groundwater management and support programs. If you use groundwater for agricultural purposes — such as irrigation, processing, or livestock — please take a few minutes to complete their short survey:🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JW8JFZJ Your feedback will help guide future outreach,...
According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area — including the City of Sonoma — is expected to experience its first significant rain event of the season early next week. While only light rain is possible today (Friday), a stronger system is forecast to bring heavier and more widespread rainfall...
The City of Sonoma will lower the flags on City Properties to half-staff for 48 hours beginning Friday, October 10, 2025, in memory of Samuel Joseph (Sam) Sebastiani, who passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Sonoma on November 19, 1940, Sam attended St. Francis Solano School and went...
The Special Meeting of the Sonoma Climate Action Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The Commission will next meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Meeting details and the agenda will be posted in advance on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.
The City of Sonoma’s Traffic Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (177 First Street West, Sonoma) to discuss and consider a proposed Go Sonoma project amendment. The amendment would add a Bike Boulevard on Third Street West to better connect the...
The City of Sonoma has finalized the acquisition of two local apartment properties, safeguarding 18 affordable housing units in the community for at least the next 55 years. The properties acquired are Setzer Senior Affordable Apartments (8 units at 673 First Street West) and Maysonnave Apartments (10 units at 270 First Street East). These homes...
North Bay Zero Waste Week returns October 11–18, 2025 with free and low-cost events across Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. The week is all about learning new skills, building community, and creating healthy, low-waste habits that support our environment. Here in Sonoma, residents can join in on several hands-on workshops and activities hosted at the...
Sonoma, CA — October 2, 2025 — The City of Sonoma announced today that the purchase of two affordable housing properties has officially closed, securing the long-term preservation of 18 affordable housing units in the community. This milestone was made possible through a landmark partnership with Burbank Housing, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA),...
At their September 29, 2025, meeting, the Sonoma City Council received the Fiscal Year 2024–25 year-end update. The City had planned to use roughly $3.3 million from General Fund reserves to close an anticipated General Fund shortfall, but actual results were more favorable: revenues exceeded the amended budget by $2.6 million, and expenditures were $1.2...
Caltrans has fully closed a section of State Route 12/121 in Schellville (just east of Eighth Street) for 30 days, October 1–31, 2025 to replace railings on the Arroyo Seco Bridge. What this means for you: Expect delays – traffic on the first day of closure has already been heavy. All traffic is detoured via...
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? The City of Sonoma has four exciting opportunities open right now, and we’re looking for dedicated, motivated people to join our team. We’re currently hiring for: Environmental Compliance Analyst – Help oversee the City’s stormwater program and support other environmental initiatives....
At their September 18, 2025, meeting, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission approved the Montaldo Apartments Project along with the Conditions of Approval and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Montaldo Apartments project. These Conditions of Approval and MMRP documents outline the requirements the project must follow prior to and during construction,...
The City of Sonoma is taking another step toward a climate-resilient future with the launch of a citywide Tree Inventory, scheduled for October 1 through October 9, 2025. This effort is part of the City’s broader Climate Smart Sonoma initiative, which tracks and shares updates on progress of the Citys adopted Climate Action Strategies, local...
Don’t forget — the City of Sonoma is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan Update, and we want your input. The public comment period on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) is open through Monday, September 29, 2025. The EIR will evaluate potential environmental impacts of the updated General Plan, which will...