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A raised crosswalk is planned where the Sonoma Bike Path crosses Junipero Serra Drive
The crossing is slated to be rebuilt as a raised crosswalk, and the Traffic Safety Committee hears the next update on November 2. The crossing is part of the Go Sonoma citywide bicycle and pedestrian project, which the May staff report says will be fully funded with the adoption of the fiscal 2026-27 budget, with construction funded by a $1.6 million Go Sonoma award for the project as a whole.
No Kings: Vote Early comes to Sonoma Plaza this morning, 10 to noon, with a ballot drop-off stop at the library
Today's nationwide No Kings action puts the emphasis on voting: organizers list a 10 a.m. to noon gathering on Sonoma Plaza and a same-hours ballot drop-off stop at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, ahead of the November 3 general election.
Ballots are in the mail: three vie for Sonoma's District 1 council seat
The city's first district-based election puts one contested race on the ballot; the Districts 3 and 5 contests were decided by appointment.
Sonoma's history, in draft form: city seeks public corrections through October 19
The public draft of Sonoma's Historic Context Statement is open for review; the city wants corrections, additions and community stories from residents.
Slurry-seal work lands September 21-23 after rain delay
The city's preventative street maintenance was pushed back two weeks; the official schedule lists every affected street.
Inside Sonoma's $46.3 million budget as the fiscal year gets underway
The council adopted the 2026-27 spending plan in June; a September look at the numbers, the General Fund gap, and what to watch.
Council selects Cristine Alilovich as next city manager
Alilovich, interim manager since April, was chosen for the permanent post; the council took up a proposed employment agreement on September 2.