City of Cloverdale

06/17/2026

If you have ever thought about serving your community, helping shape local decisions, or being the change you want to see in Cloverdale, tomorrow's 5pm prospective candidate meeting at CIty Hall with our City Clerk and City Manager is a great place to start!

Public service starts with people who care enough to participate. Whether you are considering a candidacy now or in the future, we appreciate your willingness to learn more about the process. The session is intended to provide both information and inspiration. Hope to see you there!

06/15/2026

Despite the heat, our pool decided today was not a swimming day.

The pool is temporarily closed due to no flow from the filter to the pool. The good news: we're at the top of the repair queue to track down the circulation issue. The bad news: we don't have a reopening timeline just yet.

We'll share updates as soon as we have them.

06/15/2026

Be the change you want to see in Cloverdale!

Got ideas, a love for Cloverdale, and an interest in local government? Thinking about making an impact in the community? You might want to consider running for City Council this November!

Join us June 18 at 5 PM at City Hall (Conference Room) for a Prospective Candidate Information Session hosted by your local elections official (City Clerk/PIO) Mike Maloney.

We’ll cover what the role really involves, the time commitment, and how to get your name on the ballot. City Manager Thompson will also be available to answer questions about working with City leadership.

This session is for information only and is not required to run in November.

If you're interested in serving your community and helping shape local solutions, we’ll save you a seat. No RSVP's necessary.

06/11/2026

Hot off the press. And by hot, we mean 100+ degrees.

The latest newsletter is ready for reading before it melts into a puddle on the sidewalk. Inside you'll find the usual collection of things your local government has been working on. Read this week's edition here: https://cvcpl.us/BepR2Uy

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06/11/2026

A year of service, leadership, and more City Council meetings than most adults attend. Congratulations to Valeria Anguiano and Brisa Cardenas on completing their term as Cloverdale's Student-City Council Liaisons!

Through this program, student liaisons serve as a bridge between local government and students throughout the Cloverdale Unified School District, bringing a youth perspective to City discussions, providing the council with updates, and helping keep students informed about local issues and opportunities. As juniors, Valeria and Brisa will receive their scholarship awards next year after committing to a college. Until then, we're grateful for the time, energy, and thoughtful perspectives they brought to the program this year.

Thank you, Valeria and Brisa, for representing the voices of Cloverdale students and for your service to the community.

The future is in good hands.

06/11/2026

Breaking news from the June 10th meeting that has not yet concluded.

The Cloverdale City Council proclaimed June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Cloverdale and presented the proclamation to the Cloverdale Pride Committee.

Pride Month recognizes the history, contributions, and ongoing pursuit of equality, dignity, and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ individuals. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the many residents, families, business owners, volunteers, and community leaders who help make Cloverdale a welcoming and vibrant community.

Thank you to the Cloverdale Pride Committee for their work in fostering connection, visibility, and inclusion throughout our community.

06/10/2026

Public Works had a full week. Then again, that's pretty much every week!

Crews tackled service requests across town, including tree inspections and maintenance, water leak repairs, w**d abatement, storm drain maintenance, roadway and sidewalk repairs, and plenty of the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep Cloverdale safe, functional, and looking its best.

The lights are back on at the baseball field at 2nd Street City Park, making evening games a little brighter. Even better, plans are underway for a future lighting upgrade. Public Works also wrapped up the final touches at Soda Springs Ranch Open Space, which is now officially open. If you haven't visited yet, consider this your invitation to check out Cloverdale's newest outdoor space. After opening Soda Springs Ranch, crews wasted no time moving on to the next project, giving the City parking lot behind Papa's Pizza a refresh with vegetation management, crack sealing, sweeping, and fresh striping. The lot is looking cleaner, safer, and ready for visitors. Finally, staff assisted with a burial service at the Cloverdale Cemetery, helping prepare the site and support the ceremony with dignity, professionalism, and respect. From parks and parking lots to water systems and public spaces, our Public Works and Parks team keeps a lot of moving pieces moving!

06/08/2026

What better day to open a new park with miles of new trails than National Trails Day?

On Saturday, more than 100 residents, partner agency representatives, the full City Council, and staff from multiple departments gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of Soda Springs Ranch Open Space Preserve. Folks were treated to city swag, light refreshments, and miles and miles of new open space trails.

Mayor Wheeler provided opening remarks, followed by comments from Vice Mayor Lands, Councilmembers Morgenstern and Marquez, Public Works and Parks Superintendent Galvan, Ken Wells with the Redwood Trails Alliance, and Misti Arias with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space as the community celebrated Cloverdale’s newest outdoor destination.

The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting marking the official opening of Soda Springs Ranch to the public. This 209-acre preserve features six miles of trails, rolling hills, oak woodlands, seasonal creeks, abundant wildlife, a redwood grove, and its namesake bubbling soda spring. The property was officially transferred to the City on September 25, 2023 and opened to the public on June 6, 2026.

Since acquiring the property, City staff have been deeply involved in every stage of the project, including land acquisition, CEQA compliance, park design and drawings, project management, community outreach meetings, vegetation management, prescribed burns, tree pruning, wood chipping, sheep grazing, road grading, ADA access improvements, driveway construction, trail and drainage work, and coordinating the Grand Opening. Their efforts reflect a shared commitment to stewardship, conservation, and expanding public access to the Cloverdale outdoors.

Opening the preserve on National Trails Day felt especially fitting. The annual celebration, held on the first Saturday in June, encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the trails and open spaces that connect our communities.

Soda Springs Ranch is now open daily from sunrise to sunset. Temporary trail maps are available at both entrance kiosks while the final map is being completed and will be posted on the city's website when it is received. A friendly park reminder: the preserve is open to foot traffic, leashed pups, and human-powered bicycles. Horses, electric bikes, and motorized vehicles must sit this one out. Parking is available at the preserve, including ADA-accessible spaces, with additional parking near City Park and Vintage Meadows Park.

Trail access is available at two locations:
• N. Foothill Blvd at West 2nd St, near City Park
• S. Foothill Blvd near Vintage Meadows Park

The video is also available to share here: https://youtu.be/Zy4gK_cbJME

Some places are worth the wait. See you on the trail!

06/04/2026

Animal control is going local. So local, it's now in-house.

With North Bay Animal Control no longer serving Sonoma County, Cloverdale is building its own animal control program. Community Services Officer Charity Koch will be the primary responder for animal control calls and is already working through the training and certifications needed to handle the furry, feathery, scaly, and occasionally uncooperative members of our community.

For animal control concerns and dog licensing, please contact the Cloverdale Police Department at (707) 894-2150. And yes, we'll show up in our new animal control vehicle. It may be used, but it's new to us! Check out more information here: https://www.cloverdale.net/627/Animal-Control