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S.C.O.P.E. Presentations & Hands Only CPR Training Opportunities

The Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority in conjunction with the Kenwood Fire Protection District is holding a S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) presentation & Hands Only CPR training for the Communities of Glen Ellen, Kenwood & Sonoma.  S.C.O.P.E. program includes emergency response, community preparedness, utility safety, and fire prevention. Hands Only CPR training will … Continued

Update to the Sonoma PD In-Custody Death Investigation

The Santa Rosa Police Department has released an update in the investigation of the in-custody death of Roderic Cameron on March 28, 2018.  Read the update to the Sonoma PD In-Custody Death Investigation.  Additional press releases will be posted when more information becomes available. The Sonoma Police Department invoked the Fatal Incident Protocol and requested the … Continued

About Town – April 2018 E-Newsletter

The City of Sonoma’s inaugural e-newsletter is here — read ‘About Town‘ for the latest news and updates from city hall including tonight’s Wine Tasting Room Drop-In Community Meeting, Cannabis Town Hall #2 and more.

Cannabis Town Hall #1 Review

About 40 community members attended the first Cannabis Town Hall meeting on March 28, 2018 at the Sonoma Community Center.  The first meeting focused on background information, state regulations, overview of dispensaries, testing and manufacturing facilities; and options/issues for municipal regulation. The majority in attendance supported the allowance of cannabis/marijuana businesses with a specific focus on medicinal … Continued

Groundwater recharge pilot study underway in Sonoma Valley

  Preparation for a groundwater recharge pilot study is underway in Sonoma Valley. The study, a joint effort of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the City of Sonoma, is exploring groundwater banking as a method for improving local water supply resiliency and restoring aquifer health. The method of groundwater banking to be studied is … Continued

Drop-in Community Meeting on Wine Tasting Rooms – April 3

The City of Sonoma encourages members of the community to attend a drop-in meeting to bring their questions and provide feedback on issues associated with wine tasting rooms in downtown Sonoma and options for potential regulations. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the City … Continued

Planning Commission Review of Gateway Project Scheduled for March 29, 2018

Consideration of the proposed Gateway Mixed Use development at 870 Broadway has been re-scheduled to a special meeting of the Planning Commission that will take place on March 29, 2018. The Planning Commission’s consideration will include environmental review, as well as the application for use permit and tentative map approvals.

Cannabis Town Hall Meetings – March 28 & April 11

The City of Sonoma is hosting two Town Hall meetings on March 28, 2018 and April 11, 2018 for members of the community to come learn more about potential cannabis regulation and cannabis business options under consideration for the City of Sonoma. The City strongly encourages the public to come learn more about the cannabis industry and … Continued

Updated Materials for Sonoma Cheese Factory

Updated materials have been developed in conjunction with the Sonoma Cheese Factory, scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of March 22, 2018. These materials, which include updated conditions of approval and mitigation measures, are available for download below.

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