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PG&E Surveying Power Lines by Helicopter in Sonoma Valley Beginning August 31st

The following is an announcement from the PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is surveying distribution power lines in high fire risk areas of Sonoma and Napa counties through September. Two helicopters will be equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. The surveys are to collect more data on PG&E’s power lines,...

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

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...

Keep Conserving! Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Shortage remains in effect

*Correction - the original post stated an incorrect timeframe for irrigation and has been updated to the correct times of Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 pm - 6 am. The City of Sonoma would like to thank our water customers for all thier water conservation efforts this past year and encourage all water users to keep...

Steve Page Named 2022 Alcalde

The City of Sonoma has selected Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor). After considerable discussion, Mayor Ding nominated Mr. Page in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Particularly of note was the multitude of Sonoma Valley organizations who have been strengthened by his involvement...

What is Affordable Housing?

In broad terms, affordability is simply the relationship between housing costs and income. The generally accepted measure for housing affordability is spending less than 33% of one’s gross household income on housing costs (including utilities, principle, and interest). Oftentimes, the term workforce housing is also used to describe affordable housing. In the context of Housing...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Testing Opportunities This Week

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Case rates have more than tripled in the past two weeks in Sonoma County. Health officials say it is vital to use our familiar preventive measures to avoid a surge in cases and hospitalizations. While the variant has changed,...

COVID-19 Status Update - Testing, Vaccines, Boosters & Holiday Guidance

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County reported the first confirmed case of the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant this week. While case rates remained stable this week, public health officials urge residents to use our familiar preventive measures to avoid a surge in...

Commendations and Complaints

Commendations Everyone enjoys receiving recognition for their efforts. Commendations, either verbal or written, are one of the best ways to let someone know that you appreciate their work. A commendation for an employee of the Sonoma Police Department or the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is most often sent to the Sheriff. You may also advise...

COVID-19 Status Update - December 10th

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Case rates increased this week in Sonoma County. Public health officials say an increase in cases is to be expected as this is a winter virus, regardless of the variant. We are spending more time indoors, where this virus...

Sonoma City Council 2024 Goals

Setting Council goals plays a pivotal role in shaping both the organization and the community, defining priorities, and providing a clear vision for the future. Each year, City Council members convene a special meeting to set the City's course, establishing yearly goals that align with the envisioned future and guide decision-making across all levels of...

Hazard Mitigation Plan

Local governments must develop and adopt an approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as a prerequisite for receiving disaster mitigation assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs. The purpose of the plan is to develop and adopt pre-disaster mitigation measures to help minimize property damage and the risk to public health...

City Commission & Committee Applications Due August 30th

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the City Council on those issues. The...

COVID-19 Status Update - Case Rates, Testing Sites, Vaccine Clinics & Back to School Webinar

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Case rates & hospitalizations continue to increase Sonoma County is experiencing COVID-related cases and hospitalizations at the highest rates since February of this year. The County’s case rate increased this week to 19 new daily cases per 100,000 (up...

Apply to serve on a City commission or committee!

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the City Council on those issues. The...

City Parks, Trails & Trees

With almost 80 acres of City parks as well as scenic open space and an extensive bicycle network, outdoor opportunities abound in Sonoma. The Plaza Park is the cherished "crown jewel" of Sonoma. With its central location and tree-shaded lawns, ampitheatre, and playgrounds, the Plaza Park is home to many special events and is popular...

COVID-19 Status Update - Vaccine Clinics, Rental & Utility Payment Assistance, Increase in cases keeps Sonoma in 'orange' tier

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Vaccine Clinics in Sonoma Valley This Week As of this week, 59 percent of our 12 and older population is now fully vaccinated, while 71 percent has received at least one dose. More than 308,000 County residents have now...

COVID-19 Status Update - Vax for the Win incentive program, Uber/Lyft offer free rides to vaccination clinics, Heath officials urge unvaccinated to celebrate Memorial Day safely and more

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Vaccine Clinics in Sonoma Valley This Week 70 percent of our eligible population in the County have now received at least one dose of the vaccine! Just a few weeks ago, vaccine appointments were hard to come by. Now, they...

COVID-19 Status Update - Vaccine Clinic for 12+ at SVHS Wednesday, Case Rates Close to "Yellow Tier," Testing Opportunities

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Vaccine Distribution 55 percent of our eligible population in the County are now fully vaccinated! This week the County has now administered over 516,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Sonoma County residents. As of Wednesday, about 68 percent...

COVID-19 Status Update - Local Vaccine Clinics, Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Those Ages 12-15, Testing Opportunities & More

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Vaccine Distribution Sonoma County announced that 54% of our eligible adults in the County are now fully vaccinated! This week the County has now administered over 490,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Sonoma County residents. As of Wednesday,...

COVID-19 Status Update - Local Vaccine Clinics, New State Mask Guidance, Testing Opportunities, Metrics and More

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County remains in the “orange” tier in the state’s framework. California and Sonoma County are on track to fully reopen by June 15, if hospitalizations stay low and Californians continue to get vaccinated. When California fully reopens the economy, the state will...

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