The evolution of All-About-Me

At the beginning of 20th century, coincident with the rise of high technology and the advancement of science - the telegraph, radio, personal automobiles, and the shift from agrarian to industrial culture - the way people related to each other and themselves began a major... Continue

SV High School registration begins August 8

It's time (already!!) to register for the fall semester! In person on August 8-9 (see below) or online at svusdca.powerschool.com Continue

Deputies respond to threat at Sonoma Valley Hospital

Sheriff and Fire personnel responded Tuesday to unspecified threat against Sonoma Valley Hospital. Details are sketchy, but "no actual threat was realized at the hospital," according to an SVH statement. “A threat was made against the Hospital this Tuesday (July 19, 2022)," said hospital CEO... Continue

SV Rotary Club names new president

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has named Scott Murray as club president for its 2022-2023 Rotary year. Murray joined the club in 2017 and has previously led the club’s membership and governance committees. “I knew from the history of the club and from Rotary... Continue

Insurrectionists on the ballot

If we’ve learned anything from the January 6th hearings so far, it’s that Trump and his allies will go to any lengths to gain and stay in power. The hearings have proven that they planned, promoted, and paid for a months-long criminal conspiracy to overturn... Continue

Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund launches new, permanent fund with $500k gift

Catalyst Fund, a temporary emergency fund launched in 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic, will become a permanent philanthropic entity serving the Sonoma Valley. The effort was launched with a $500k gift from Community Foundation Sonoma County The initiative is an example of how... Continue

Filing period opens for local Nov. 8 elections

The filing period to run for any of Sonoma County’s 225 available positions is now open, with candidates having until August 12 to submit their paperwork. The general election is November 8. There are several important races to represent Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley, including... Continue

What is a Muse?

At the Community Center, we’re in the midst of planning our annual MUSE gala – and it’s gotten me to thinking about this notion of a Muse. What is it, and how does it relate to creativity? The word as we use it comes from... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital Names Jessica Winkler as Chief Nursing Officer

Sonoma Valley Hospital has named Jessica Winkler, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K as Chief Nursing Officer. Winkler has been with the hospital as Director of Patient Care Services since late 2018. She replaces Mark Kobe, CNO. “Jessica brings strong leadership qualities and a diverse career to... Continue

Tapping into the cider trend

By Jonathan Farrell -- There’s a new tasting room on Sonoma Plaza, and the big news is, it’s not wine. What makes the Pomme Cider Shop unique is that instead of grapes it’s all about apples – hard cider, that is. With a national boom... Continue