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Are you passionate about literacy? Committed to sustainable groundwater? Wanting to give back to your community? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City has openings on three regional commissions and committees. Apply to serve as the City's representative on the Sonoma County Library Commission, Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee, or the...
View/Download this Press Release in PDF format June 28, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Fulton as the newly created Cemeteries Manager. This pivotal role was established following a comprehensive cemetery study, which recommended the creation of a dedicated position to oversee the expansion...
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a general municipal election will be held in the City of Sonoma for two Council Member seats. Official nomination papers for eligible candidates desiring to file for the above office(s) may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, beginning July 15, 2024, through...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – May 23, 2024 - The City of Sonoma will host a press conference on June 6, 2024, to honor the donation of an ambulance filled with vital medical supplies to Ukraine. This humanitarian effort supports Sonoma’s Sister City, Kaniv, and the broader Ukrainian community amidst...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF May 15, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma proudly announces the return of Sonoma Valley PRIDE, the second annual celebration honoring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. In collaboration with Out in the Vineyard, this inclusive event invites community members of all...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF May 9, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – Following a competitive recruitment process, the City of Sonoma (City) proudly welcomes Prapti Aryal as its new Finance Director. Prapti brings over eight years of progressive experience in municipal finance to her new role, where she will oversee the Department of...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA - April 30, 2024 - The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is proud to announce the recipient of the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award. Noa Malone has been selected for this honor by the CFAC at their special meeting on April 25,...
The Sonoma City Council and the City of Sonoma are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all members of our wonderful community to join us for a special reception honoring Wayne Schake, our esteemed 2024 Alcalde onTuesday, March 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Vintage House Senior Center, located at 264 1st St...
UPDATED - The previously posted version included an incorrect date - the Alcalde Reception is on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. A reception honoring Wayne Schake, the City of Sonoma 2024 Alcalde, will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Vintage House, 264 1st St E, in Sonoma beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited...
UPDATED - A reception honoring Wayne Schake, the City of Sonoma 2024 Alcalde, will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Vintage House, 264 1st St E, in Sonoma beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the recognition of this devoted citizen, who has done so much for the...
View/Download the Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – February 29, 2024 --- The City of Sonoma will open a temporary emergency warming center (Warming Center) Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Haven parking lot in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will remain...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA - February 16, 2024 --- The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the commencement of the application period for various commissions and committees following the recent updates to the Commission & Committee Appointment Process. At their meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the City Council...
Sonoma, CA - February 16, 2024 - The City of Sonoma proudly announces Wayne Schake as the 2024 Honorary Alcalde, recognizing his unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the community. The announcement was made during the City Council Meeting on February 7th, where Mayor John Gurney shared the nomination with the community. Reflecting on the...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF SONOMA, CA - February 9, 2024 --- The City of Sonoma (City) Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) announced this week that they are now accepting entries for the 2024 Student Creative Arts Award Program. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside...
View/Download a PDF of this Press Release in English and Spanish (En español a continuación) Sonoma, CA – January 24, 2024 - The City of Sonoma is delighted to unveil the details of the 2024 Treasure Artist Reception, an event dedicated to honoring Victor Ferrer, the Founder and Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén in...
