La Luz now providing legal advice for Valley immigrants

In response to the great uncertainty and fear within Sonoma Valley’s immigrant community, La Luz Center has hired an attorney to consult on immigration matters. Lucy Benz-Rogers is the IIBA attorney who will be providing immigration legal services in partnership with La Luz. She previously... Continue

Boerum drops Hospital Brown Act complaint after District Attorney decision

On Saturday, 1/14/17, Sonoma Valley Hospital Board Member Bill Boerum received a hard copy of the findings of the District Attorney’s Office concerning the matter of a possible Brown Act violation stemming from the District Board’s closed session at the 12/1/16 hospital board meeting. Said... Continue

Neighborhood Assn. launches new website opposing hotel on 1st St. East

The North of the Mission Neighborhood Association in the City of Sonoma has launched a new website in opposition to a proposed 32-room hotel and housing project on First Street East, across from Arnold Field. Stretching to Second Street East, across from The Patch, the... Continue

12th Annual Readers Poll – Best of Sonoma Valley 2016

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In appreciation of quiet

I like quiet. I don't mean the complete silence of no sound whatsoever, but the quiet of the natural world. I find the sound of leaves rustling in the wind comforting. The same is true of water running in a creek, or birdsong. My wife... Continue

Teen Services Sonoma adds two new board members

Teen Services Sonoma, the Springs-bases nonprofit that engages and supports teens and young adults with work-readiness skills, has elected two new board members. Debby Kweller joins the board as chair of governance, and Jeanne Montague will serve as treasurer. Debby Kweller retired in 2013 as... Continue

Wine Spectator’s Top 100

A Napa Valley Cabernet tops Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2016. Continue

Last chance for Christmas tree pick-up

If you missed the Christmas tree pick-up last weekend, never fear. The Sonoma Girl Scouts will be picking up and recycling Christmas trees one more day, this coming Saturday, January 14. Make sure you put your tree out by 9 a.m. Remove all decorations, tinsel,... Continue

Keeping our farms in the fight

It is during this time of year that most people reflect on where they have been and what they accomplished during the prior year, and then look forward to what is ahead as far as challenges that remain and opportunities to forge a path ahead. ... Continue

Sonoma County roads update

As of noon today, Monday, Jan. 9, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works has opened 23 roads, and we are continuing to monitor and clear the remaining roads below: Bohemian Hwy Drake Road Eastside Road Green Valley Road Los Amigos Road Mark West Station Road... Continue