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Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

Posted on June 1, 2023

Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near - it's time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District's (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing...
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Happy National Public Works Week! May 21st – 27th

Posted on May 22, 2023

In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of Sonoma takes pride in recognizing the outstanding efforts of its Public Works Department. This dedicated team of professionals plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that keeps our city thriving. From May 21st  to May 27th, the City of Sonoma joins communities...
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Power Outage in Eastside Sonoma due to Fallen Tree

Posted on May 5, 2023

Update 5/5 at 4:30 pm - the PG&E outage map now shows a 10:00 PM restoration time. The City is aware of a power outage on the Eastside due to a fallen tree at East Spain St. and Las Casitas Ct. The road will be closed until PG&E completes thier work. PG&E estimates that power...
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Sonoma PD to hold public forum to discuss automatic license plate reading system

Posted on April 14, 2023

The Sonoma Police Department is looking at various methods to improve public safety, deter criminal activity, and to improve the effectiveness of investigations after a crime has occurred.  One law enforcement tool being considered is an “Automated License Plate Reading” system (ALPR).  The Police Department is hosting a public forum to welcome members of the...
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New Emergency Preparedness Community Education Program for Residents and Emergency Volunteers

Posted on April 12, 2023

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...

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