Liberal thinkers are shocked that nations are once again isolating from the world. The real surprise would be if they didn’t Continue
By Anna Pier NOTE: After this article was published, the Board reversed its decision and decided NOT to close Flowery School. They are going to revisit the issue of school closures, and will make a determination in the future. The Agenda for the June 17... Continue
Giving up is something all animals do. Our pursuit of a particular outcome is always weighed against the required energy and exertion; when the output exceeds the potential benefit, animals give up and move on. Thus a woodpecker will doggedly ram its beak into a... Continue
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 at 4:00 pm (Pacific) Zoom DEBBIE GOLDMAN Workers’ Rights and Good Jobs in the Digital Age Debbie Goldman is a nationally respected labor strategist and policy expert with nearly three decades of experience at the Communications Workers of America (CWA), where she served as... Continue
In today’s world, the idea of giving up your smartphone can feel almost unthinkable. But maybe it's time to rethink how much we really need them and at what cost. Continue
The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley awarded $133,756 in grants to nonprofits and educational groups throughout Sonoma Valley during the past twelve months. These grants were made possible through the club's fundraising endeavors, including their annual Luck o’ the Irish Raffle and Dinner. Rotary club... Continue
On Broadway: In Boyes Hot Springs: Photos by Kathleen Hill Continue
Paving and associated road work for the Hummingbird Cottages housing development is scheduled for Monday, June 16th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The work will impact sections of West MacArthur Street and 5th Street West near the project site. Traffic Impacts: June 16–17 (Grinding):... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to adopt a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year beginning July 1 but warned that it may need to adjust spending if the federal or state government cut funding for County programs later this year.... Continue
