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. … Continued
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 … Continued
The City of Sonoma has been honored with the 2024 Bridge Award for Project Management by the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association for the successful completion of the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. This regional award recognizes excellence in project delivery and team coordination. The Chase Street Bridge project was led by the City’s Public … Continued
Please be advised that a section of Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday May 1, 2025, due to construction activity related to a new residence. LOCATION: Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive, between the intersection with Manor Drive and the driveway to 390 Harrington Drive. Local driveway … Continued
If you live east of Highway 12 in parts of Agua Caliente, Fetters Hot Springs, or Boyes Hot Springs — or know someone who does — we encourage you to sign up or help spread the word about a community evacuation drill happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025. While the exercise is not taking place … Continued
Celebrating Earth Day with a Hidden Gem! This Earth Day, the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Community Center are delighted to announce the winner of the 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest, themed “Hidden Gems.” The contest invited photographers of all ages to showcase the lesser-known, quietly stunning corners of Sonoma Valley—and the entries did … Continued
Sonoma City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map at their upcoming regular meeting on April 21st at 6:00 p.m. The Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, which follows guidelines provided by CalFire, designates areas as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and is … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s your turn to get involved — view … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With … Continued
