Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why. In the year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, abortion has been effectively banned (with extremely limited exceptions) in fourteen states. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have lost... Continue
As we approach the commemoration of our nation's independence, we, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep reflection on this significant occasion. This July 4th, as we gather with family and friends, let us remember the immense... Continue
A new portion of trail on the Montini Preserve is now open, creating a complete loop through the hilly 98-year property that backdrops downtown Sonoma. The new connector creates a complete loop for the Valley of the Moon trail and allows hikers to enter through... Continue
Jack London Park Partners, the nonprofit organization that operates Jack London State Historic Park, has welcomed Nancy Lasseter to its Board of Directors. Lasseter moved to Sonoma County in 1993 and served as Founding Trustee for Sonoma Academy in 1999-2017 (she currently serves as Trustee... Continue
“Service is our passion," Kimberly and Simon Blattner are fond of saying. "We’re happiest not getting more, but giving more." There is a long list of organizations that have benefited from the Blattner’s selfless philanthropy, including Sonoma Valley Collaborative, Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund, Sonoma Land... Continue
Thirty-five acres of oak grassland along Highway 12 near Glen Ellen will undergo prescribed burning this weekend, a land management strategy that benefits the native habitat while reducing wildfire risk. It also sends a good deal of smoke into the air, but don't be alarmed. ... Continue
[caption id="attachment_129209" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Jonathan Ling and Faline Howard[/caption] The annual Heart of Sonoma County event, produced by Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, once again recognized Sonoma County’s nonprofit volunteers, leaders, and organizations for their outstanding contributions to local communities. Nearly 300 community leaders,... Continue
Yesterday was one of those remarkable days. It suddenly hit me: I AM THE UNIVERSE. Now this realization might strike you as trite or simply intellectual, but for me it felt momentous, a truth I experienced right down to my gut. I’m not saying I... Continue
Members of Sonoma City Council and Congressman Mike Thompson wield shovels at the Chase Street bridge groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning. The bridge, originally constructed in 1910, spans Nathanson Creek between Austin and Broadway has been deemed unsafe by CalTrans. Granite Construction will begin work on... Continue
The playground at the 4Cs Sonoma Child Development Center, adjacent to Sassarini Elementary School in Sonoma, received a pop-up makeover thanks to a team of 50 volunteers. The June 5-9 project was coordinated by Onyx, a service agency that works with corporations on team-building and service opportunities... Continue