There is a science-fiction epic going on under our feet, an alien geopolitics being negotiated by the 20 quadrillion ants living on Earth today Continue
After decades of discussion, a grant The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department got some good news this week: a grant from the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $550,000 to create the plan for a new bike trail in Schellville. The trail will use... Continue
The Bay Area is gearing up for a rainy week, with 3-4 inches of rainfall expected in Sonoma between today, Tuesday, December 23rd, and Sunday, December 29th. While there are no current flood watches or advisories, residents are encouraged to take precautions, including having sandbags... Continue
Seeing Steelhead trout and Chinook salmon returning to our creeks and tributaries is a wonderful sight indeed. In the early 70’s when I first began a career as a Psych Tech at Sonoma State Hospital (SDC) I remember taking a few of our residents down... Continue
“The candle that burns at both ends burns half as long, and you have burned so very brightly, Roy.” - Dr. Eldon Tyrel to Replicant Roy Blatty in the movie “Blade Runner.” It’s the subject of nearly all our entertainment and scrutiny: how and why... Continue
The plant Plectranthus barbatus is the African toilet paper. It has the potential to be an environmentally friendly alternative to industrial toilet paper Continue
The Keep People Housed – Sonoma County Homelessness Prevention Program was launched this week and is now open to help eligible residents facing housing insecurity. This vital resource offers temporary financial assistance and services to those at high risk of homelessness or housing loss, addressing critical... Continue
Permit Sonoma has suspended issuing non-emergency well permits in compliance with a Sonoma County Superior Court order. The order, which was served to the County on Dec. 17, stems from the lawsuit Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper vs. County of Sonoma. It requires the County... Continue
How is cell death essential to life? Cells in our bodies are constantly dying — and these countless tiny deaths are essential to human health and multicellular life itself Continue
“You will lose if you choose to refuse to put her first. She will and she can find a man who knows her worth. A Real man just can't deny a woman's worth.” These are words from “A woman’s worth” by Alicia Keys, written in... Continue