Get ready for the return of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Poster Contest, brought to you by The City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance! Don't miss your opportunity to become a part of this beloved tradition. These iconic posters have held a special place in the hearts of...
Digital entry deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Entry Requirements: Please upload a jpg, png, or pdf of your work. Portrait orientation at 18" W x 24" H. Submissions for physical compositions (watercolor, mixed media, etc.) can be a photo image of the actual piece. 18"w x 24"h digital print of the artwork to...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF May 15, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma proudly announces the return of Sonoma Valley PRIDE, the second annual celebration honoring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. In collaboration with Out in the Vineyard, this inclusive event invites community members of all...
The City of Sonoma’s AMI project to replace all water meters is moving forward, and the first water meter replacements will start in early June. Customers will receive a postcard about 2-3 weeks before the planned meter replacement. The postcards will be mailed to the address where the meter is located. Customers do not need...
We're gearing up for our renowned 4th of July Celebration, organized by the Sonoma Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association. With a legacy of excellence recognized nationally, this year’s festivities promise to be nothing short of magical, as the community comes together to commemorate 50 years of this cherished tradition. Named the eighth best 4th of July...
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...
Exciting news is on the horizon for Sonoma as we proudly introduce Prapti Aryal, our latest addition to the team as Finance Director. After an exhaustive search, we are delighted to have Prapti on board, bringing with her over eight years of invaluable experience in municipal finance. Prapti's tenure as Finance Director in Clayton showcased...
View/Download this Press Release as a PDF May 9, 2024 - Sonoma, CA – Following a competitive recruitment process, the City of Sonoma (City) proudly welcomes Prapti Aryal as its new Finance Director. Prapti brings over eight years of progressive experience in municipal finance to her new role, where she will oversee the Department of...
Starting on May 9th, Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) will perform limited sidewalk trip hazard repair maintenance work and inspections under contract with the City of Sonoma. PCC will work between 7 AM – 10 AM in and around the downtown Sonoma Plaza, including sidewalks in and around the Plaza and along Broadway between Napa Street...
Join us as we kick off Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market season on May 7th at Sonoma Plaza. The opening program starts at 5:00 p.m. with welcoming remarks, a preview of this season's offerings, and recognition of the 2024 Earth Day Photography Contest winner. Live entertainment, including a Celebration Dance Night for KSVY’s 20th anniversary, begins...
SGC currently provides solid waste services to residents and businesses in the City, as listed online at sonomagarbage.com. If the new solid waste service rates are authorized by City Council, the new programs, services, and benefits will include: Enhanced customer service programs New carts, dumpsters, and debris boxes New collection vehicles New battery recycling service...
You have the right to protest the proposed solid waste service rates. The protest must be in writing, and it must be submitted by either the property owner or a current ratepaying tenant. It must include the property service address and/or the assessor’s parcel number, the eligible individual’s name (property owner or tenant), a statement...
The City of Sonoma contracts with Sonoma Garbage Collectors (SGC) for solid waste (garbage, recycling, organics and other) services provided to residents, businesses, and the City. The City and SGC have negotiated changes to the contract which are necessary for several reasons. New programs and services are needed for the City to comply with the...
Musician and Violist, Noa Malone has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award of $2000 by the City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (Commission). Noa was chosen from a pool of nine impressive applicants. The Commission deliberated carefully at their April 25th meeting before unanimously selecting Noa for the award, which recognizes outstanding...
