It looks as if the new luxury resort in Kenwood is going to be built. The resort is just the tip of the iceberg, since a winery with a tasting room and 20 annual events, restaurant, retail store, and development of at least a dozen... Continue
Affordable housing in Sonoma is not a problem, it's an emergency. Our city is turning into a virtual gated community, and the gate is made of money, lots of it. The results of this monetary barrier are significant; only 16 percent of the people who... Continue
By Fred Allebach -- As eligibility and demand for affordable housing grows, and workers making the County’s median income are priced out of the market, the City of Sonoma of initiates a process to deal with the growing problem. Along with the cities of Sonoma County... Continue
When it hires a new City Manager, will the City of Sonoma continue to ignore or disregard the section 2.08.020 of its Municipal Code? That’s the one pertaining to where the new hire will live, as in “Residence within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District... Continue
Where are you, Cesar E. Chavez, why aren’t you coming to finish the struggle you began? Where are you, that the farm workers’ groans don’t seem to matter to you? These days not many remember or care about what Cesar Chavez fought for. It seems... Continue
[caption id="attachment_71292" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Crush takes place Sept 16-18 at 11 wineries (Submitted photo)[/caption] The Heart of Sonoma Valley Association's annual Sonoma Valley Crush takes place September 16-18. Wine enthusiasts can participate in hands-on harvest activities, get behind-the-scenes views of the harvest process,... Continue