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Nomination Period Extended for the 2023 Honorary Alcalde

The City of Sonoma has extended the nomination period for member of the public to submit for the 2023 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). The honoree is given a silver-headed...

Freeze Warning Extended - Extreme Weather Warming Center open through Sunday morning

The County of Sonoma has extended its freeze warning until Sunday, Dec. 18 in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures through the weekend. Originally, the county had issued a warning of potential sub-freezing temperatures from Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11, which was extended to Wednesday, Dec. 14. Officials recommend that...

Update: Temporary Extreme Weather Warming Shelter Now Open through Sunday Morning

UPDATE: Due to the extended Freeze Warning, the Warming Center will be open Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, Dec. 15th, 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15th, 7:00 p.m. - Friday, Dec. 16th, 9:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16th, 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, Dec. 17th, 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17th, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Dec. 18th,...

City seeks proposals for professional services to update the City’s General Plan and prepare an environmental impact report

The city of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for professional services to update the City’s General Plan and prepare an environmental impact report. Responses are solicited for this Project in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions that are set forth in the RFP. Responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday,...

RFP for Professional Planning Services for a General Plan update and environmental impact report

City Council Meeting - Dec. 14th, 6:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, December 14th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda, including a special presentation to retiring Police Chief Orlando Rodriguez, an introduction to our new Police Chief Brandon Cutting, presentations and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on...

Extreme Weather Warming Center Update

Last week, the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma opened an Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Sonoma Valley Veteran’s Building overnight on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd following both a freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service and Sonoma County Health Department. The warming center served six (6) people on...

City Council Reorganization

City Council Reorganization was on the agenda at the December 7th meeting of the Sonoma City Council. The reorganization included the recognition of outgoing councilmembers Madolyn Agrimonti and Bob Felder, and Vice Mayor Kelso Barnett, the introduction and oath of office of new council members Patricia Ferrar-Rivas, John Gurney, and Ron Wellander, and a presentation of a...

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Free sand now available to residents at Depot Park - BYO sandbags!

With more rainfall on the way this week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for upcoming storms. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City residents...

Three newly elected City Council Members to be sworn in Dec. 7th

The City of Sonoma is scheduled to welcome three newly elected City Council Members to the dias this week after the City was notified on Friday, December 2nd that the results of Sonoma County’s November 8th municipal election had been certified. The County officially declared that Patricia Farrar-Rivas, John Gurney, and Ron Wellander have been elected...

City Council Meeting & City Council Reorganization – December 7th, 6:00PM

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:00 pm. The full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar and public hearing items can be found on our CivicWeb Portal. The swearing-in of three new Council Members, the recognition of three outgoing Council Members, and City Council...

City Announces Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as New Chief Of Police

The City of Sonoma announced today the selection of Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as the City's new Chief of Police, effective December 6, 2022. An 18-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sherriff’s Department, Brandon Cutting was the top pick following an internal recruitment process. The Sheriff’s Office has provided contract law enforcement services to City of...

Temporary Extreme Weather Warming Shelter Open Tonight 7pm - 9am Saturday

En español >> The City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma will open a temporary extreme weather warming center again tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service, the center will remain open through Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The warming center...

Temporary warming center at Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building open Dec. 1st

En español >> The following is a joint press release from the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma The City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma have partnered to open a temporary extreme weather warming center tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building in Sonoma. Based on freezing temperatures forecasted by the...

Sandbag Filling Station

Free Sand Available to City Residents during Rainy Season The City strongly encourages residents to take time to prepare for upcoming storms. During the rainy season - typically beginning in late November or early December - the City provides free sand to City residents at a self-serve sandbag filling station in the parking lot at...