Dear Editor: In the course of discussion by the City Council and Planning Commission whether to approve Hotel Project Sonoma, the construction of a new up-scale hotel in downtown Sonoma, the issue of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from air travel by tourists staying at the hotel... Continue
The County of Sonoma in collaboration with local cities, state and federal agencies, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is developing a bold new strategy to protect Sonoma County’s most sensitive plants, animals, and natural habitats. This effort, known as Conservation Sonoma, aims... Continue
Sonoma Water will partner with White Pine Renewables, LLC, to replace the aging solar power system at the Sonoma Valley Treatment Plant, following Board of Directors approval on June 3. The new system will be financed, built, owned and operated by White Pine at no... Continue
The nationwide protests against the administration in Washington will have a new look in Sonoma Valley Saturday. People will gather 11:00 to 2:00 in three locations to show their opposition to the authoritarian overreach of the president: up and down Broadway; Highway 12 north and south... Continue
Despite the wheel’s immeasurable impact, no one is certain as to who invented it, or when and where it was first conceived Continue
The City of Sonoma will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and non-essential City offices will be closed for the day. This is a new closure intended to honor the significance of Juneteenth in American history and support community reflection and understanding. At its June 4... Continue
Security Breach at Huge Natural Food Distributor Halts Shipments By Larry Barnett UNFI, United Natural Foods, Inc., the country’s largest distributor of natural food products to supermarkets and food stores, has suspended all shipments since June 5, 2025, due to what they term “a security... Continue
The skills required to address increased stress levels during times of uncertainty are similar to those offered in first aid and can be easily learned Continue
Homeless Action Sonoma and Catholic Charities of Northwest California (CC) have entered an operating partnership whereby CC, as a subcontractor, will assume day to day operations at the Home and Safe Village including case management and wrap around services. CC is a regional leader in... Continue