County COVID plan aims to reach low-income, Latinx communities

Sonoma County has launched an ambitious program to slow the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable -- low-income, essential worker and Latinx communities. The County remains at the state’s most restricted, high-case level, and the 95476 zip code is among the hardest hit. The... Continue

Opinion: Shady ‘No on P’ campaign’s false ‘transparency’

By Kathleen Finigan, Yes on Measure P -- In a grim effort to defeat Measure P, which will strengthen the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement and Outreach (IOLERO), Sheriff Mark Essick and the Deputy Sheriff's Association have loudly trumpeted their commitment to transparency. ... Continue

UPDATE: Wall2Wall art auction puts bidding online

Update, October 22 -- Sonoma Museum of Art’s successful Wall2Wall online art auction, held October 8-13, sold over 95 percent of a wonderful selection of over 140 artworks. Funds raised benefit SVMA’s arts education and public programs. “We are thrilled by exceeding our fundraising... Continue

Another vote for Gina

LETTER: It has been an honor to serve and work with Trustee Gina Cuclis on the Sonoma County Board of Education. I have had the privilege of witnessing Trustee Cuclis in action and I have seen firsthand the passion she has for our children, teachers,... Continue

It’s a drop box, not a mail box

Sonoma County has placed a drive-thru drop box for election ballota at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Ballots will be accepted 24/7 for daily pick-up by a County election worker for direct delivery to the Registrar's Office. The post office is not involved... Continue

Vote No on Measure DD

Measure DD, to extend the current ¼ cent transportation tax for another 20 years, is being promoted as an expenditure plan for projects which overall will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In fact, the largest percentage of funds for proposed projects will go for road... Continue

Fire weather alert, PG&E shutdown possible

A ‘Red Flag Warning’ will be in effect tonight (10/19) at 11 p.m. through Wednesday (10/21) morning as gusty winds are forecast in the North Bay Mountains. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch beginning Wednesday evening (10/21) through... Continue

Apathy is not an option

What I hear from people constantly these days is, it’s just too much. We are worn around the edges. We are digging deep to stay resourceful in critical, trying times. When I despair, I remember seeing thousands of people converging and holding hands, back in... Continue

Waiting for the miracle to come

You wouldn't like it here There ain't no entertainment And the judgments are severe The Maestro says it's Mozart But it sounds like bubble gum When you're waiting For the miracle, for the miracle to come Leonard Cohen When I started this blog, not... Continue

Johnson for lasting education reform

I am voting to re-elect Britta Johnson for Sonoma Valley School Board because she has proven her commitment to providing public education excellence for the children of Sonoma Valley. Britta’s work has created a momentum of change that must continue to achieve lasting success. Her... Continue