On November 16, 2024, Wake Up Sonoma hosted a powerful “Community Call to Action Town Hall” at Burlingame Hall as a way to bring the community together quickly to address the angst and grief related to the election outcome. Local leaders, nonprofits, and community members... Continue
According to the rain gauge at Second Street East and Napa Street, the recent storm dropped over seven inches of rain. Before the storm, we'd received 1.22 inches of rain this season, and now the total is 8.75 inches. Gratefully, no terrible flooding happened here,... Continue
A strain of avian influenza is showing signs of adaptation to human hosts, but there is no evidence that it can transmit from person to person Continue
“I know because of dedicated individuals like these that the future of agriculture is in great hands.” – Lori Bisordi, FFA Advisor Three Sonoma young people were awarded the American FFA Degree at the National Convention in Indianapolis the weekend of October 26. Brylee Aubin,... Continue
Both before and after all the votes were counted, this year's presidential election season put an unprecedented strain on the nation's ability to fully articulate its outrage. These past many months have left more than a few readers of all political stripes exhausted from trying... Continue
I took down our shiny, new, pristine, “Cats for Kamala" and "Harris/Walz” yard signs. Still in the yard are two, very old, ragged signs. One says, “In this house we believe: Black lives matter, woman’s rights are human rights, no human is illegal, science is... Continue
At it's recent meeting, Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission selected Margaret Hatcher as the 2025 Treasure Artist. A celebrated artist and costume designer, Hatcher is known for her imaginative creations, leadership in the arts community, and commitment to sustainability through projects like Trashion Fashion Sonoma.... Continue
Sonoma County is hosting a Tenant Rights Town Hall on December 4, 2024, in Boyes Hot Springs to inform residents about their rights, including recent updates to tenant protections approved by the Board of Supervisors. This event will include Spanish interpretation and feature representatives from... Continue
Microplastics have been detected everywhere — from the ocean floor to the human brain — raising serious concerns about health and environmental impacts Continue
While many people may be depressed by national election results, and others are jumping for joy, either way, we can always find something to be thankful for. Living in Sonoma Valley comes first to my mind. Eating Thanksgiving – Out, In or Free Don’t forget... Continue