2024’s first major housing development application in the City of Sonoma was unanimously approved by the Sonoma Planning Commission at its meeting of May 16th. This rendering shows the development's six buildings and the common parking lot shared by the residents. The two structures to... Continue

The City of Sonoma has just announced its newest hire. 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... Continue

Vegetation management and weed abatement protects your home from wildfires. The city of Sonoma recommends creating a defensible space around your home by managing vegetation, noting that temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near – it’s time to take measures to... Continue

In a press release of May 14, it was announced that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county. The changes to the county’s tobacco retail ordinance are in response... Continue

The theme of Sonoma Valley Hospital’s 2023 Annual Community Report is "Strengthening Our Commitment to Community." Fully bilingual, the community report is “…a testament to our unwavering commitment to not just serve but be an integral part of the fabric that makes our community unique... Continue

Help Sister Cities send a surplus City of Sonoma ambulance to Ukraine What do two astronauts, a congressman, a small town mayor, a Consul General, an artist, two Firefighters, a little girl and the folks in a small town have in common? They're giving wings... Continue

Sonoma County residents are invited to participate in a community forum to learn about when the Sheriff’s Office Detention Division provides information about certain incarcerated persons to federal immigration authorities. This public meeting, the TRUTH Act Forum, is required under a 2017 state law. As... Continue

Kathy King, Executive Director of SOS (Sonoma Overnight Support) reports that SOS served 6,820 meals in April, 2024. "Every day," King notes, "our intake specialist, Laura Zavala, greets those who come to Unity Kitchen. Some are cold and hungry, while others have just finished the... Continue

According to realtor Matt Sevenau, and based upon the year-to-date, despite high interest rates the price of homes sold in Sonoma County will rise in 2024. "Ever since the beginning of the year, and now moving into the spring selling season, striking shifts in supply... Continue