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JOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: June 9, 2025 Sonoma, CA – A coalition of local agencies, including the Sonoma Valley Fire District, Sonoma Ecology Center, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, the City of Sonoma and CAL FIRE, is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 20 acres of the Montini Open Space Preserve...
View this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – June 2, 2025 - The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce a call for artists for its new Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program. As part of the City’s growing Public Art Program, this initiative invites artists and artist teams to submit original artwork...
View/Download a PDF of this Press Release May 1, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award, celebrating outstanding artistic achievement by local high school students residing within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundaries....
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma reminds non-profit and tax-exempt organizations that the deadline to apply for discretionary funding for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at...
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the...
View this Press Release as a pdf March 14, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and the County of Sonoma, has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps (FHSZ) for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) following CalFire’s February 24, 2025, statewide update. These maps use...
View this Joint Press Release as a PDF February 28, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center, is excited to announce the 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest, inviting photographers of all ages to celebrate the hidden natural beauty of Sonoma Valley. The theme for 2025...
View this Press Release as a PDF February 28, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma will officially dedicate the Larry Murphy Bridge in honor of the late Larry Murphy during a special ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The event will take place on France Street,...
View/Download this press release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – February 14, 2025 - The City of Sonoma (City) Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award Program. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside within the Sonoma Valley Unified...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – February 14, 2025 - The City of Sonoma and the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission are excited to announce a special reception to honor Margaret Hatcher as the 2025 Sonoma Treasure Artist. This free community event will take place on April 4, 2025, from 5:00...
View/Download this Press Release at a PDF in English and Spanish. Sonoma, CA – February 7, 2025 – With overnight temperatures forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or below, the activation of the temporary Emergency Warming Center in the City of Sonoma has been extended through Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 a.m. The warming center,...
February 4, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma will open a temporary emergency warming center (Warming Center) Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter, formerly known as “The Haven.” Based on freezing temperatures combined with rain forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will...
View this press release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – January 31, 2025 - The City of Sonoma is excited to announce the February 7, 2025, launch of the Consumer Water Portal, a new feature available through the City's existing online bill payment platform at www.onlinebiller.com/sonomacity/. For the first time, customers will be able to...
View/Download a pdf version of this press release Sonoma, CA – January 25, 2025 - The City of Sonoma proudly announces Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa, recognizing her remarkable commitment to community service and her transformative contributions to Sonoma Valley. Her selection as Alcaldessa follows a thoughtful process, informed by heartfelt community nominations...
View/Download a PDF version of this Press Release Sonoma, CA — December 5, 2024 — On December 4, 2024, the Sonoma City Council approved a resolution to transition from at-large elections to district-based elections for City Council. The decision is a forward-thinking step taken by the Council to reduce potential legal risks. While the City...
