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April is National Safe Digging Month - Call 811 Before All Digging Projects, Large or Small

With spring months upon us, many people will take advantage of the warmer weather to do work around their home that involves digging. Whether it’s planting a tree or shrub, gardening or landscaping, or repairing or replacing a fence that was damaged during the winter months, customers should call 811 two business days before digging...

Sonoma Valley Celebrates 4th of July 2021 with Car Cruise & Fireworks Show

The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter Association (SVFA) continues Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration tradition by bringing the community together to honor our great nation’s independence with a patriotic car cruise through the Sonoma Valley organized by the Devils Darling's starting at 9:00 am and concluding the holiday with the annual Fireworks Show at dusk on Sunday, July...

A Message from Mayor Harvey - Special events and large gatherings remain restricted, City waiting for new guidance

UPDATE 4/2, 5:00 PM - The guidance we have been waiting for from the State was released shortly after this message was posted. City staff is reviewing the new guidance for gatherings, receptions and conferences - effective April 15th - and look forward to providing more information to our event planners and organizers soon. Original...

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...

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...

Fire Weather Warning Issued for Sonoma County 11 AM Sunday - 11 AM Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast including Sonoma County which is in effect from 11:00 AM Sunday, August 23rd through 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 25th as tropical system Genevieve moves northward toward our area. While onshore winds are expected to be light, erratic and...

Sonoma County to Open Cooling Center at the Sonoma Valley Veterans Building on Monday and Tuesday, 11am - 7pm

Due to another period of anticipated high heat on Monday and Tuesday and the possibility of more rolling power outages, the County of Sonoma will be opening two cooling centers for residents needing refuge from the heat. The cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg also will be opening centers in their communities. The County...

Keep Sonoma Safe. Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly.

There is no doubt that this 4th of July will look different in Sonoma from previous years. Without our hometown parade, plaza celebration and fireworks show, many of us are considering alternative ways to celebrate. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Sonoma County and beyond, it is critical that we continue our safe practices...

10/28/19, 10 AM: Power Shutoff Updates and Other City Updates

10/28/19, 10:00 AM – The Red Flag Warning and High Wind Advisory for Sonoma County ends at 11:00 AM today. For updates on the Kincade Fire and current evacuation areas, go to https://socoemergency.org/. PG&E has issued an “all clear” for the current Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event and are beginning inspections and re-energization of...

10/23, 5:00 PM - Power Shutoff Update from the City of Sonoma

PG&E proactively shut off power to parts of the City of Sonoma (City) and Sonoma Valley beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd. See the PG&E outage map. Power restoration is expected to begin at noon on Thursday with most restoration expected to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday with...

City of Sonoma Prepares to Respond to Potential Power Shutoff Wednesday (10/23)

The City of Sonoma is preparing to respond to the impacts of a possible power shutoff conducted by PG&E. The agency informed City and County officials that Sonoma County is under a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) "Watch,” and current weather conditions may lead to a de-energization event beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. PG&E...

When and where will PG&E activate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)? For how long?

A combination of criteria are used by PG&E in activating a Public Safety Power Shutoff, which may include a Red Flag Warning declared by the National Weather Service, low humidity levels, forecasted sustained winds, conditions of dry fuel, and on-the-ground real-time information. The most likely electric lines to be considered for shutting off for safety will...

Power Outage Updates - October 10th, 9:30 AM

Updates - October 10, 2019: 9:30 AM Sonoma Valley experienced high winds overnight, but there was no fire activity in Sonoma County or neighboring communities. The Red Flag Warning for our area has been extended through 5 pm today. PG&E has not yet initiated the re-energization process, which includes checking for downed lines. With a...

Power Outage Updates - October 9th, 8:00 AM

Good Morning Sonoma - here are latest #SonomaPSPS Updates - October, 9, 2019 - 8:00am >Red Flag Warning Through Thursday at 5PM >Be careful with generators, candles, and BBQ's, one spark can start a major wildfire >Charging Center at Sonoma Veteran's Building, 126 1st St W, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, please bring your own...

Sonoma Responds to PG&E’s Power Shut-Off

This afternoon, the City of Sonoma (City) acted to prepare for a shutdown of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power to areas of Sonoma County including the City of Sonoma. PG&E has notified the City and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority that they will activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols due to extreme...

Sonoma City and Valley No Longer on Power Shutoff 'Watch"

UPDATE September 24th, 7:00 PM: This evening, PG&E updated their potential Public Safety Power Shutoff outage maps. The City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley are no longer shown as potential shut off for tonight, Tuesday, September 24th. Some areas of Napa and Sonoma Counties are still included in a potential second de-energization event for Tuesday,...

UPDATE: Potential Outage Map No Longer Includes City, Large Portions of Valley Still on "Watch"

Last night, PG&E updated their potential Public Safety Power Shutoff outage maps. The City of Sonoma is no longer shown as potential shut off for tonight, Tuesday, September 24th. Major portions of the Sonoma Valley are still included in a potential second de-energization event for Tuesday, September 24th. Maps of potentially impacted areas are available...

Fire Weather Warning Issued for Sonoma County - 11pm Friday, 6/7 - 5pm Sunday, 6/9

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County which is in effect from 11 pm Friday, June 7th to 5 pm Sunday evening. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions comprised of strong winds and low relative humidity are either occurring now, or will shortly. Fire Departments and...

City Funds Enhanced Summer Recreation Programs for Youth

Sonoma Valley youth and teens have new and expanded recreation opportunities this summer due to new funding from the City of Sonoma (City). The City Council invested $20,000 in one-time funding to create and subsidize enhanced summer recreation programs for youth, with a focus on teens. “With this extra funding, the City Council is excited...

2019 Arbor Day Celebration | April 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Join the City of Sonoma for an Arbor Day Celebration, a day to plant, nurture and celebrate trees in the Sonoma Plaza on April 26, 2019. This is a great opportunity for school children to participate in the many fun activities designed to educate and inspire stewardship of the environment. Event held rain or shine....

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