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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...

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...

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...

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...

10/21, 2:15PM: Red Flag Warning begins tonight, PSPS not expected to impact City of Sonoma

PG&E is expected to proactively shut off power to parts of Sonoma County, including some customers in Sonoma Valley tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 22nd. At this time, it appears that the City of Sonoma will not be impacted. Look up an address on the PG&E power outage map to see if a particular location is included in...

Report on Annual Accomplishments - October 2020

Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch & PSPS "Watch" this week

Update 10/20, 10:00 AM - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is monitoring forecasted high winds and dry conditions due to arrive this week and has begun their advance notifications to customers in areas where PG&E may need to proactively turn off the power. The potential PSPS starting Thursday morning could impact a portion of Sonoma...

10/16, 3:30PM: Power Restored to City Customers, Red Flag Warning Extended

PG&E has restored power to customers in Sonoma city limits affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event and expects to restore power to all affected Sonoma County customers by 10:00 PM tonight (10/16) - weather and safety permitting. Please refer to PG&E’s PSPS Updates page for the most current outage map and power...

City Council Meeting - October 19th, 6:00PM

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: Verizon Small Cell Sites in Commercial Areas Appeals Update on Progress on Implementing City’s Climate...

10/15, 3:30 PM : PG&E PSPS Update, Weather Warnings & Flex Alert Issued

PG&E proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley Wednesday, October 14th. PG&E anticipates power will be restored to customers affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event by 10:00 PM Friday (10/16), weather and safety permitting. Please refer to PG&E’s PSPS Updates page for the most current...

Changing Needs, Changing Roles

As the coronavirus pandemic has created new and evolving challenges, the talents of City staff are being redeployed to meet the needs of the community. A good example is Lisa Janson, the City’s part-time Special Event Manager. While a typical year sees Lisa coordinating festivals, farmers markets, and numerous other events held on City property,...

What is Measure V?

Measure V is one of four local ballot measures before voters in the City of Sonoma this election. Sonoma’s Local Sales Tax Sonoma has a voter-approved half-cent (0.50%) local sales tax that helps fund City services. Sonoma voters first approved this local sales tax in 2012 for five years to preserve City services and help...

10/14, 12:30 PM - PG&E Planned Power Outage & Community Resource Center Update

PG&E is expected to proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley this evening, Wednesday, October 14th. Look up an address on the PG&E power outage map to see if a particular location is included in this planned power outage. PG&E has advised that the exact time of...

Sonoma County Registrar Warns of Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes

The following is a Press Release from the County of Sonoma. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, is alerting voters that there have been recent reports in California of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes that are not affiliated with county elections offices. In some instances, these groups are promoting their unauthorized ballot...

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing at Altimira School 10/17, 2-4 PM

The County of Sonoma is offering free, drive-thru coronavirus testing at Altimira Middle School, 17805 Arnold Dr, Sonoma on Saturday, October 17th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Information on how to keep yourself and your family safe and where to access food and financial support is provided if needed. TESTING INFORMATION If you are working...

COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Sonoma County Renters & Landlords

Rental assistance resources are available for renters and landlords. Who is Eligible? Renter households having trouble paying rent or utilities due to COVID-19 job loss or reduced hours; have a COVID-19 positive exposure or diagnosis. Households must be at, or below, 80% Sonoma County AMI. Landlords who have tenants behind on rent due to COVID-19 job...

County of Sonoma provides guidance for enjoying safe Halloween and Dia de los Muertos activities this year

The following is a Press Release from the County of Sonoma. En Español. With Halloween and Dia de los Muertos quickly approaching, the County is reminding residents to plan ahead and celebrate safely this year by avoiding gatherings. Many traditional holiday activities promote gatherings and mixing of households, which increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19....

PG&E Planned Power Shutoff "WATCH" & Red Flag Warning This Week

UPDATED 10/13, 10:48 AM The National Weather Service has issued a 'Red Flag Warning' due to dry conditions and gusty winds in the North Bay Mountains beginning Wednesday, October 14th at 5:00 AM through Friday, October 16th at 11:00 AM. Due to these conditions, PG&E ‪has raised the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) potential to...

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