Animal apocalypse: Deadly bird flu infects hundreds of species pole-to-pole

Animal apocalypse: Deadly bird flu infects hundreds of species pole-to-pole Continue

Sonoma’s Planning Commission to continue General Plan discussion

At a special meeting on August 22, 2024, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission will continue its discussion of the city's General Plan and future land use. Specifically, the commission will continue to explore, among other topics, Increasing residential densities Encouraging new jobs-generating uses in... Continue

When your mind is wandering, your brain’s “default mode” network is active. New research is revealing the default mode’s role in memory, social awareness and sense of self

When your mind is wandering, your brain’s “default mode” network is active. New research is revealing the default mode's role in memory, social awareness and sense of self. Continue

The look of new housing in the City of Sonoma

Hummingbird Cottages, a new housing development in Sonoma on Fifth Street West and MacArthur Street West is rising quickly. A combination of 15 homes, including 9 single-family homes and 6 duet homes which include three Affordable Housing units, is being developed under the provisions of... Continue

The popular Picazo Cafe struck by fire, closed for now

The owners of Picazo Cafe, the popular eatery located on Arnold Drive at Grove Street, have announced that they are temporarily closed due to a fire. "Unfortunately, we suffered a fire at our business today. Fortunately, everyone is safe but nevertheless the business that we... Continue

Scary: Many comatose people are conscious. A study of around 240 people with brain injuries who are physically unresponsive found that one quarter were actually conscious

Scary: Many comatose people are conscious. A study of around 240 people with brain injuries who are physically unresponsive found that one quarter were actually conscious Continue

Monkeypox is a global health emergency — again. Several versions of the deadly virus are now circulating, and cases are rapidly rising across Africa

Monkeypox is a global health emergency — again. Several versions of the deadly virus are now circulating, and cases are rapidly rising across Africa Continue

What is Christian Nationalism, and should we be concerned about it?

Actor and activist Peter Coyote has concerns, and will share them during a two-hour discussion with other notable activists and the public on September 7, 2025, from 6-8pm at Burlingame Hall at the First Congregational Church . “It’s something I pay attention to,” Coyote said... Continue

Some people seem to choose when they want to die, often after a milestone event. According to a hospice professional, it’s more common than we might think.

Some people seem to choose when they want to die, often after a milestone event. According to a hospice professional, it's more common than we might think. Continue

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy in predicting different diseases by analyzing the color of the human tongue. The proposed imaging system can diagnose diabetes, stroke, anemia, asthma, liver and gallbladder conditions, and COVID-19

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy in predicting different diseases by analyzing the color of the human tongue. The proposed imaging system can diagnose diabetes, stroke, anemia, asthma, liver and gallbladder conditions, and COVID-19 Continue