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The Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma has been conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma in late February 2024, and will continue through April. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Remaining Dates: March 19, 20...
According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area is expected to encounter another round of storms during the upcoming weekend. Although the winds are not projected to be as destructive as those witnessed earlier this month on February 4th, the saturated ground raises the potential for nuisance flooding, fallen...
Starting February 20, 2024, and continuing periodically through April, Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Dates: February 21, 22 March...
The National Weather Service reports that another storm will impact the Bay Area this weekend, with the region under both a Flood Watch from late afternoon Saturday - Monday morning and a Wind Advisory from Saturday morning - Monday morning. The City of Sonoma is forecast to receive 2 - 3" of rain beginning Saturday...
Date: January 12, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: East Napa Street, City of Sonoma Affected Area: Between 2nd Street East and 4th Street East Dear Residents and Commuters, Please be advised that there will be one-way traffic control on East Napa Street in the City of Sonoma on January 12, 2024, from...
Starting from December 4th for several weeks, Sonoma County Regional Parks in collaboration with Audubon Canyon Ranch - Bouverie Preserve will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen and the neighboring Preserve. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs....
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...
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...
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...
UPDATE 10/27, 1:40 PM - The National Weather Service has upgraded the fire weather concerns to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Interior Mountains. North-northeast winds are expected to develop early Saturday morning across the ridges of the North Bay, East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dry, offshore winds will peak late...
On October 19, 2023, millions of people will participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills by practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or other protective actions that reduce earthquake injuries. What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover. ShakeOut will occur in houses, workplaces,...
There's a Nationwide Emergency Alert Test happening on October 4th, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Voluntarily participate and provide feedback to the county on the nationwide wireless emergency alert exercise TOMORROW, Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 -11:50 a.m. ⚠The test alert will attempt to reach every cell phone in the county. We encourage you to...
Update: September 20th, 2:52 PM: The National Weather Service has upgraded and extended the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay interior mountains. The warning is in effect beginning at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday (9/20) to 5:00 p.m. Thursday (9/21). Read the full warning. Original Post Fire Weather Watch The National...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Bay Interior Mountains in effect from 11:00 PM Tuesday (8/29) to 8:00 PM Wednesday (8/30) due to forecasted gusty northerly winds and poor overnight humidity recovery. North wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are possible. The...
Are you ready to step up and make a significant impact on the education and safety of our community's children? The Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is actively seeking individuals to join their transportation team as School Bus Drivers. In response to a shortage of bus drivers, services have been affected, leading to reduced...
