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Early in-person voting begins this weekend

Starting on Saturday, Oct. 31, voters in Sonoma County who have not already voted by mail can vote in person in the Nov. 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election. There will be 30 in-person voting locations throughout the County open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, and 7 a.m. to 8 … Continued

City Council Meeting – November 2nd, 6:00 PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Climate Emergency Resolution Review and Update the City’s Safe Parking Program with Sonoma Overnight Support Updated Memorandum of … Continued

‘Fall back’ for daylight saving time November 1st

Don’t forget! Daylight saving time ends this weekend, so get ready to “fall back.” The official time for people to turn the clocks back an hour is at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, meaning the time will go back to 1 a.m.

Streets crew lays “groundwork” to support local businesses

Parklets, pedestrian pathways, pick-up zones, and partial street closures are transforming the downtown business area during COVID-19 health restrictions.  A critical part of the team behind this effort is the City’s Streets Crew, who’ve been instrumental in making modifications to the public right-of-way in a manner that prioritizes safety while supporting our local businesses. Thanks … Continued

“Pop Up” COVID-19 testing site now available in Sonoma Valley

The County of Sonoma Department of Public Health has increased community COVID-19 testing sites as part of the enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission, including a weekly pop up testing site at the Sonoma Park & Ride, Hwy 12 & E Thomson on Mondays from 9 – 11 a.m. Testing appointments for pop-up locations (as … Continued

Council reviews workplan progress, priorities for coming months

At the meeting of October 19, staff reported to the City Council on the key accomplishments of the past twelve months.  While in typical years this information is included in the proposed budget document reviewed by the Council in June, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the regular budget development process along with the City’s revenues.  The … Continued

Red Flag Warning & Potential Power Shutoff beginning Sunday (10/25)

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Sunday at 11:00 AM for North Bay Mountains and 8:00 PM for all other locations. Winds are expected to be the strongest of the 2020 fire season with critically dry conditions. While the winds are currently forecasted to be strongest Sunday night into Monday … Continued

More Personal Care Services Now Allowed to Operate Indoors with Modifications

The California Department of Public Health updated its guidelines this week, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications. These services include: Esthetic and skin care services Electrology services Nail services Body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops Massage services (in non-healthcare settings) Sonoma County’s health order is aligned with the state’s Blueprint … Continued

Building Department Team Keeps Up a Steady Pace

Despite pandemic-related restrictions on construction activities, the City’s Building Department team has been very busy in recent months, with Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems among several types of permit applications with a high volume.  Since March, a total of 55 permits for Solar PV and/or battery storage have been issued, with four more currently in plan … Continued

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