It's been a traumatic few weeks for Sonoma Valley; many now homeless, woodlands and grasslands denuded of ground-cover, unhealthy air, and an economy hit hard. The ripple effects of the Sonoma Valley Firestorm will continue for months, and so will the personal and social trauma.... Continue
With a vow to “work alongside our community for as long as it takes,” the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passed Tuesday measures to aid fire recovery efforts. “Sonoma County is just beginning to start the long recovery process,” said Chair Shirlee Zane. “We will... Continue
Hospice by the Bay will host free drop-in support, “Coping with Stress & Loss from the Fires,” in sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and 14, from noon to 1 p.m. The groups meet at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street. All... Continue
We moved to Sonoma because it seemed safe and quaint. But this fire rocked our boat. It’s been a week of fear and shock. Contrasts like people skidding their cars around corners and cutting people off in anger and stealing, to kind people waiting patiently... Continue
Sonoma Valley High School welcomed students back to campus Monday. By providing appropriate social and emotional supports to students, as well as school supplies for displaced students, school administration believe SVHS is returning to a sense of normalcy for its students. An important element is... Continue
The Springs Food Pantry, now relocated to St. Leo’s Church, will be open two days a week for at least the next four weeks as follows: Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 pm. The address is 601 Agua Caliente... Continue
Which is scarier showing up in your mailbox — Halloween movies from Netflix or your property tax bill? For homeowners, even “The Exorcist” can’t compare in terms of pure fright as the annual envelop from the tax collector’s office. Fortunately, however, homeowners are still able... Continue
Any time I encountered a pumpkin-themed product, I bought it. My cart overflowed with orange packaging for cereal, candy, cookies, tea, coffee, gluten-free frozen waffles, pasta sauce, cheese, paper towels and scented candles. I looked completely deranged. I ended up with more than 40 products. Read... Continue
After 14 days of barring any access, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office today lifted evacuation orders in portions of Glen Ellen community within the burn zone -- for residents and property owners only. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the following streets: • Dunbar Road •... Continue
Wildfires swept through more than a quarter of Sonoma Valley, and many returning residents want to expedite the healing of their land but aren’t sure how to go about it. The most important rule is to be safe. Assess the property carefully before acting. Watch... Continue