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We wanted to inform you about an exciting event taking place in the plaza this Saturday—the Vintners and Growers Alliance Lighted Tractor Parade. Please see below for details and street closures for this unique celebration. Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 2nd Schedule & Parade Route: 6:00 PM – Tractors begin the parade at the Veterans...
We're in the midst of the beautiful fall season in Sonoma - prime time for some leaf pile jumping and raking fun. But here's a friendly reminder: after all the leafy excitement, let's make sure we dispose of those fallen leaves properly. In an ongoing effort to maintain clean and debris-free waterways and streets, the...
Responses Due: Friday, December 15 @ 4:30 p.m. PST Estimated Available Funding: $33,000 The City of Sonoma is seeking qualified applicants to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the management and operation of an Extreme Weather Warming Center. This effort is designed to establish a nighttime low-barrier shelter, specifically catering to individuals experiencing...
The City of Sonoma is thrilled to kick off nominations for the prestigious title of Honorary Alcalde 2024. Open to the public, we encourage community members to propose worthy candidates for this esteemed recognition. Nomination Deadline: January 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Since 1975, the City Council has annually selected outstanding citizens for the title of...
View/Download the Press Release as PDF Sonoma, CA - November 27, 2023 – The City of Sonoma (City) is excited to announce the commencement of the nomination process for the prestigious title of Honorary Alcalde for the year 2024. Nominations are open to the public, and the City encourages community members to put forth deserving...
With the holidays around the corner, it's the perfect time to give local businesses a boost while checking off your shopping list. When you shop at small and local stores, you're not just getting unique finds – you're also investing in your community. A percentage of each dollar you spend on taxable goods goes straight...
The festive melodies of the holiday season are set to return to the heart of Sonoma Plaza with the Holiday Music Series, presented by Music In Place and proudly sponsored by the Sonoma Tourism Improvement District. Starting December 1st and continuing throughout the month, locals and visitors alike are invited to experience the magic of...
We wish to notify the community about an upcoming tree maintenance project at Depot Park in the City of Sonoma. Commencing on November 27, 2023, this project will be carried out by A Plus Tree Services, in collaboration with the City's arborist. The arborist will assess the health and structural integrity of the trees during...
The City of Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission has named Victor Ferrer, the Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén, as the recipient of the 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist Award. This award, established in 1983 by the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC), recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of...
View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – November 16, 2023 - The City of Sonoma proudly announces the selection of Victor Ferrer, Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén of Sonoma Valley, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist Award. Established in 1983, the Treasure Artist Award Program by the...
View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, Ca - November 10, 2023 - Thursday morning (11/9/23) at approximately 9:49 am, a Sonoma Valley High School staff member received an email threat of violence to the school campus. Based on the threat received, the school staff acted immediately and in accordance with their training and...
Join the City of Sonoma for the second interactive community workshop to discuss strengths, issues, opportunities, and your vision for the City of Sonoma through 2045 happening tonight, November 13th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vintage House, locatedat 264 First Street East, Sonoma. This workshop will build off of themes identified during the first...
Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $17.60/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $16.56/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became Chapter 2.80 of the...
With rainfall on the way next week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City...
Thank you to all who joined us for the initial Community Visioning Workshop on November 2nd. Your valuable insights play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city through the ongoing Sonoma General Plan Update. The success of this crucial process hinges on the active engagement of our community members, and we genuinely...
