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Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)

Current Status The City Council voted to place a measure on the November 2020 ballot to extend the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). More information can be found on the Ballot Measure W page. Background, news items regarding this issue, and related documents can be found below. Background An urban growth boundary (UGB) separates urban...

UGB PowerPoint Presentation from January 27, 2020 Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting

County of Sonoma Launches Warm Line for Emotional and Mental Health Support

The County of Sonoma has launched a local "warm line" that is available to support the community experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm line is available to any County resident experiencing emotional side effects of the pandemic and/or the shelter in place...

Tuesday Night Market on the Plaza Suspended, Replaced by Farmer and Agricultural-Only Market at the Sonoma Veterans Building Parking Lot Starting May 5th

Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market (STNM) will not open its 2020 season on the Sonoma Plaza as originally scheduled. To comply with state and county prohibitions against mass gatherings in the public health orders due to the COVID-19 emergency, the STNM will be temporarily replaced with a weekly Farmer and Agricultural - Only Tuesday Market beginning...

DRAFT UGB Ballot Measure for November 2020 Election

The City is currently accepting comments on the Draft UGB Ballot Measure for the November 2020 Election and requests that comments and questions be sent to dstorer@sonomacity.org by May 8th, 2020, by 5:00 pm. The City Council will consider the draft Measure at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 18, 2020.

Restriping Broadway Survey Results are Now Available, Council to Consider Restriping Options at Monday, April 20th Meeting

The City of Sonoma has a rare opportunity to request that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) restripe the Broadway portion of Highway 12 to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of the State Route 12 Roadway Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation Project. Three restriping options were presented to the City Council on March...

Survey Response Report - Broadway Restriping

Survey Results Summary - Broadway Restriping

Sonoma Valley Food Drive – Donate Virtually or Drive-Thru at City Hall April 24th

The City of Sonoma has partnered with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) to host a Drive-Thru Food Donation at Sonoma City Hall on Friday, April 24th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Drive-Thru Donation Fill a bag with non-perishable food (no glass containers please). Drive your donations to the front horseshoe of Sonoma City...

City Council Meeting - April 20

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 20th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered on the regular schedule is: Broadway Restriping Survey Results, and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Request to Caltrans for Consideration in...

Earth Action Week, April 20-26, 2020

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Sonoma invites you to participate in "Earth Action Week," April 20 - 26, 2020. Even though we are sheltering-in-place, you can still participate in our virtual Earth Action Week at home. There are many options for all ages to learn about our natural environment,...

Earth Day Events & Learning Activities

Earth Day Community Events - Coming Soon! Virtual Learning Activities We've assembled a variety of educational and instructive videos and webinars to help prepare you to take sustainable actions in your home and garden. Scroll down for more virtual Earth Action Week learning activities that the whole family can enjoy at home. For more energy...

The 55th Anniversary of Earth Day

Thursday, April 22, 2025 will mark 55 years of Earth Day and 35 years since the first Earth Day event was held in the Sonoma Plaza. On April 22, 1970, the first-ever Earth Day was held. It was organized as a national teach-in to learn about our imperiled environment coupled with public demonstrations to speak...

Sonoma's Climate & Environmental Sustainability Accomplishments

For more information about the City's efforts and additional resources, please visit the Sustainability Page. Energy Solar Power is getting popular! Over 14% of Sonoma homes now have rooftop, solar photovoltaic energy systems. Clean Energy. Currently, 86.9% of residential and commercial customers are subscribing to Sonoma Clean Power’s CleanStart energy option, which is 91% carbon...

Earth Day

Earth Day - April 22, 2025 To promote sustainability and climate action in Sonoma, the city invites all to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day 2025--a day for celebration, reflection, and action. The city is co-sponsoring a Photography Contest and Green Business of the Year Award. The city is working with our partners on...

Food Waste Audit - Earth Action Week 2020

On average, about 35% of our trash is composed of food waste. When food waste is landfilled, it produces methane. As a greenhouse gas, each pound of methane is equal to 25 pounds of carbon dioxide in its ability to trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere. The best action is to reduce the generation of...

ANSWER KEY - Environment Crossword Puzzle, Earth Action Week 2020

Answer key to the environment crossword puzzle.

Earth Day Actions

Take action at home. Below, find four things you can do now to make your household more sustainable. Switch to CleanStart Power Clean Power Sonoma is our community choice program formed to provide a choice beyond for-profit, investor-owned utilities (e.g., PG&E). Sonoma Clean Power sources clean energy from renewable resources: geothermal, water, wind, solar, and...

Sonoma Nature Quiz

Test your knowledge on Sonoma’s nature.

Energy Quiz

Test your knowledge on energy with this quiz.

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