On April 13, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a letter to the City of Sonoma stating that they are “pleased to find the adopted housing element in full compliance with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The adopted element, including non-substantive modifications, which was posted on … Continued
The Sonoma City Council is pleased to announce a conditional offer of employment has been made to Mr. David M. Guhin, P.E., MAOD as Sonoma’s next City Manager. The offer is contingent on Council approval of an employment agreement, which will be considered at the April 19, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting. Mr. Guhin was … Continued
The City of Sonoma has made minor revisions to the Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element After receiving comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The revisions address the following: Updated Program 20 to include Site 11. HCD noted that sites with a pending project do not have to be included in … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The Sonoma Community Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire District and a coalition of Sonoma Valley organizations including the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, HALTER Project, Sonoma Valley Collaborative, and Sonoma Valley Volunteers are proud to offer a new program to help Sonoma Valley … Continued
Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted photos of mother nature and all its wonders from or of a Sonoma Valley park or publically accessible open space in honor of Earth Day. View the virtual exhibition and vote for your favorite through April 19, 2023, at www.sonomacity.org/earth-day-photography-contest/. Winners are to be announced on … Continued
Want to ensure that you AND your children know how to ride your bicycles safely and confidently for transportation and/or recreation? Need a new bicycle helmet? Sign up for the Free Family Bike Workshop on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Sonoma Plaza. The Sonoma Free Family Bicycling Workshop, organized … Continued
Sonoma Overlook Trail volunteer stewards invite the community to a free 20th-anniversary celebration of the trail located at 198 First Street West in Sonoma on April 16, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gather at the main trailhead kiosk (at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery) to enjoy refreshments, a short program and the glories of … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is now accepting entries for the 2023 Student Creative Arts Award through Friday, April 14, 2023. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundary and demonstrate promise in … Continued
The City of Sonoma is seeking a qualified consultant to provide environmental review services for the Montaldo Apartments Residential Project, consisting of two parcels to be developed with seven multifamily residential buildings containing 50 apartment units located at 19320 Sonoma Highway (APN 127-202-006 and -007). The applicant proposes that the two parcels would be combined … Continued
The National Weather Service reports that another storm will impact the Bay Area this week. While the City of Sonoma is not under any flood or wind advisories or warnings at this time, our region may receive up to 3″ of rain beginning Monday through Wednesday. As the rain continues, so do concerns about flooding, … Continued
