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Spooktacular Sonoma - Halloween around the Sonoma Plaza

October 31, 2025

We invite our neighbors to trick-or-treat around the historic Sonoma Plaza on Friday, October 31 between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Put on a fun costume, come down to the historic Sonoma Plaza and get your map at the Visitors Center (in the Toscano Hotel). Then walk to participating businesses around the Plaza, say trick-or-treat, and have...

Survey for Agricultural Groundwater Users

The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are seeking input from agricultural groundwater users to help inform local groundwater management and support programs. If you use groundwater for agricultural purposes — such as irrigation, processing, or livestock — please take a few minutes to complete their short survey:🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JW8JFZJ Your feedback will help guide future outreach,...

Weather Awareness: First Significant Rain Event of the Season Expected Early Next Week

According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area — including the City of Sonoma — is expected to experience its first significant rain event of the season early next week. While only light rain is possible today (Friday), a stronger system is forecast to bring heavier and more widespread rainfall...

September 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report

Flags Lowered in Honor of Sam Sebastiani

The City of Sonoma will lower the flags on City Properties to half-staff for 48 hours beginning Friday, October 10, 2025, in memory of Samuel Joseph (Sam) Sebastiani, who passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Sonoma on November 19, 1940, Sam attended St. Francis Solano School and went...

Public Meeting: Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

November 6, 2025

The City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire District, and the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management invite community members to a public meeting to learn about and provide input on the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Update. The MJHMP identifies potential natural and human-caused hazards—such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes—and outlines strategies...

West Spain Street Improvement Project (CIP T-11)

Project Overview Location: West Spain Street between First St W and Hwy 12 The West Spain Street Improvement Project (CIP T-11) will rehabilitate and resurface West Spain Street between Hwy 12 and First Street West to improve roadway conditions, safety, and accessibility for all users. The project includes: Pavement grinding, overlay, and localized base repairs ...

The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

October 16, 2025

This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage participation with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill...

Special Climate Action Commission Meeting

November 4, 2025

The Climate Action Commission meets regularly at the City Council Chambers, 177 First St. West, and meetings are broadcast on Channel 27 and available for live streaming on the City’s CivicWeb portal. An agenda detailing the items to be discussed will be posted to the CivicWeb portal at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Public...

October 8th Special Climate Action Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Special Meeting of the Sonoma Climate Action Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The Commission will next meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Meeting details and the agenda will be posted in advance on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.

Día de Muertos at the Barracks

October 24, 2025

Come celebrate Día de Muertos with the La Luz Center and California State Parks with music, food, fun activities, and the movie, The Book of Life! If you need help with securing a ticket, please contact the La Luz Center at (707) 938-5131. The City of Sonoma is proud to support the Día de los...

Climate Smart Sonoma

2025 is the Year of Climate Smart Sonoma - promoting people, planet and community. Climate Smart Sonoma brings together the many ways the City of Sonoma is working to reach climate goals — from local projects and planning efforts to programs that help residents take action at home and in the community. This cross-departmental effort...

Public Input Invited: Traffic Safety Committee to Consider Bike Boulevard on Third Street West on October 7

The City of Sonoma’s Traffic Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (177 First Street West, Sonoma) to discuss and consider a proposed Go Sonoma project amendment. The amendment would add a Bike Boulevard on Third Street West to better connect the...

City of Sonoma Preserves 18 Affordable Homes Through Landmark Partnership

The City of Sonoma has finalized the acquisition of two local apartment properties, safeguarding 18 affordable housing units in the community for at least the next 55 years. The properties acquired are Setzer Senior Affordable Apartments (8 units at 673 First Street West) and Maysonnave Apartments (10 units at 270 First Street East). These homes...

Save the Dates! Zero Waste Week is October 11th - 18th

North Bay Zero Waste Week returns October 11–18, 2025 with free and low-cost events across Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. The week is all about learning new skills, building community, and creating healthy, low-waste habits that support our environment. Here in Sonoma, residents can join in on several hands-on workshops and activities hosted at the...

Submit an Event to the City of Sonoma Events & Meetings Calendar

Use this form to request inclusion on the City of Sonoma Events & Meetings Calendar. Please note that the calendar is limited to events that meet at least one of the following: Takes place on City property and has (or will obtain) all required permits Is sponsored by the City of Sonoma Is produced in...

City of Sonoma Secures Preservation of 18 Affordable Housing Units Through Landmark Partnership (Press Release)

Sonoma, CA — October 2, 2025 — The City of Sonoma announced today that the purchase of two affordable housing properties has officially closed, securing the long-term preservation of 18 affordable housing units in the community. This milestone was made possible through a landmark partnership with Burbank Housing, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA),...

City of Sonoma Ends Fiscal Year 2024–25 on Stronger Financial Footing

At their September 29, 2025, meeting, the Sonoma City Council received the Fiscal Year 2024–25 year-end update. The City had planned to use roughly $3.3 million from General Fund reserves to close an anticipated General Fund shortfall, but actual results were more favorable: revenues exceeded the amended budget by $2.6 million, and expenditures were $1.2...

Traffic Advisory: State Route 12/121 Partial Closure in Schellville

Caltrans has fully closed a section of State Route 12/121 in Schellville (just east of Eighth Street) for 30 days, October 1–31, 2025 to replace railings on the Arroyo Seco Bridge. What this means for you: Expect delays – traffic on the first day of closure has already been heavy. All traffic is detoured via...

Join Our Team – The City of Sonoma is Hiring!

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? The City of Sonoma has four exciting opportunities open right now, and we’re looking for dedicated, motivated people to join our team. We’re currently hiring for: Environmental Compliance Analyst – Help oversee the City’s stormwater program and support other environmental initiatives....

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