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There is no doubt that this 4th of July will look different in Sonoma from previous years. Without our hometown parade, plaza celebration and fireworks show, many of us are considering alternative ways to celebrate. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Sonoma County and beyond, it is critical that we continue our safe practices...
The 2019 Water Quality Report is now available to view online in English and Spanish. To request a printed copy, please contact the City of Sonoma Public Works Department by calling (707) 938-3332 or email publicworks@sonomacity.org.
A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 29th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar and public hearing on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: A Resolution Approving an Ordinance to be Submitted to the Voters of...
A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 22nd 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: Appoint a Representative to the Sonoma County Library Commissioner Presentation on City Budget Workshop including 5-Year...
On Saturday, June 20th Bayside Stripe & Seal will be premarking ("cat tracking") for permanent striping that will be applied to roads that were slurry sealed over the last two days. They will start at 8 am on 5th Street West between Napa Street and Andrieux Street, proceed to Andrieux Street between 2nd Street...
Text FOOD is a new text message-based tool that connects you to local information about where to get food near you. With Text FOOD, Sonoma County residents can use their cellphones to text the word “Food/Comida” to the phone number and get an immediate response with the information they need. The Text FOOD program is...
Did you know that 40% of those who are testing positive for COVID-19 do not have any symptoms? Even if you do not show symptoms, you can transmit the virus to others that are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 disease. That means you could be spreading COVID-19 to your family, friends, coworkers and...
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma. Descargar en Español. A new health order, slated to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 19, relaxes more restrictions and allows more businesses and activities to resume. View the complete health order in English and Spanish. “This latest easing of restrictions in our...
Cloth face coverings or masks help reduce the spread of coronavirus, especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possible. Learn more about the State's guidance and limited exceptions here.
The City of Sonoma, in partnership with our local business organizations, is in the process of adopting new policies and procedures aimed at quickly assisting local businesses with adapting to the challenges created by physical (“social”) distancing requirements as we re-emerge from the most stringent phase of the COVID-19 “shutdown”. At their meeting on Monday,...
All of the cities and towns within Sonoma County are partnering with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission to prepare an Assessment of Fair Housing, required under state and federal law. The Assessment looks at policies, practices and conditions that shape disparities in housing and opportunity for protected groups under the Fair Housing Act (people...
Sonoma’s Tuesday Farmers and Agricultural Vendor Only Market (market) presented by the City of Sonoma in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce is relocating from the Sonoma Veterans Parking lot to the Sonoma Plaza starting June 16th. The market will be located in the “Horseshoe” in front of Sonoma City Hall from 2:30 pm...
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the 2020 Citywide Slurry Seal Project (Project) will start this weekend. The Project will begin with preparations on June 13th and 14th followed by the application of the slurry seal on June 18th and 19th. The Slurry Seal program is part of the City's commitment to keeping...
Update 6/16/2020 - The Budget Workshop originally scheduled for Friday, June 19th has been moved to Monday, June 22nd at 6:00 PM. The City Council will hold a City Budget Update and Study Session to discuss the financial impacts of the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency and the Resulting Economic Emergency at their Special Meeting on...
The current Sonoma County Shelter-in-Place Health Order will be modified to allow tasting rooms for wineries and breweries to operate without being required to serve food at the same time. Bars and pubs are not included. The change will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 12th, the same date the Governor will ease this...
A herd from Chasin' Goats Grazing is due to arrive next week for vegetation clearing and fuel reduction on the Montini Preserve. The intensively managed grazing will mow the vegetation in the designated areas (see map) and are expected to reduce fuel loads by 80% or greater. The City, working through Sonoma Ecology Center, scheduled...
As spring wildflowers and annual grasses dry, it's time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority's (SVFRA) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing and is designed to reduce or prevent the...
The Senior Meal Program provides 5-day meal packs to seniors 60 years or older. Meal Packs can be delivered or picked up at the Sonoma Springs Community Hall at 18627 CA-12 on Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30. This is a free program, but contributions are welcome. To qualify, individuals are required to provide their name, phone...
Please see the most recent Notice of Limited Permitting and Inspection Operations Information regarding processing permit applications and protocols for inspections. Effective: June 8, 2020 - Until Further Notice.
