By Anna Pier Prestwood Elementary School parents gathered in the Plaza on the afternoon of Friday, September 5 to show their opposition to the proposed closing of their school in June 2026. Almost fifty parents, teachers and students held up signs in support of the... Continue
When Cruelty Feels Good: The Power of the Dark Tetrad: Research finds that sadism predicts everyday cruelty such as online trolling and bullying Continue
Are you passionate about local planning? Committed to enhancing community engagement? Want to give back to your city? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on city and regional commissions, committees, and boards:... Continue
The Sierra Club has announced Sun Day, a nationwide celebration of our clean energy progress and a call to accelerate the transition that's already happening. On September 21, changemakers in your state and nationwide are hosting events where we'll connect, rally, sing, and come together... Continue
Sonoma Water, the County agency that delivers water to over 600,000 people, has reached a new radar milestone in its AQPI Project thanks to a powerful federal, state and regional partnership. Partners include federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, state Department of Water Resources, universities... Continue
The Art Show & Sale is the culmination of the Sonoma Plein Air Festival, a celebration of outdoor painting to benefit arts education for the children & youth of Sonoma Valley. It is an outdoor event on the Sonoma Plaza, with artists’ demonstrations, live music and free, fun... Continue
by Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The U.S. Supreme Court today granted the Trump administration’s emergency request to lift a temporary restraining order barring federal immigration officials from conducting “roving patrols” and profiling people based on their appearance in Los Angeles... Continue
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Teleology is the philosophical exploration of purpose, and for many of us, finding purpose is elusive. Is purpose inherent or found, and can it be both? The business of being human often feels like a test, but if we are being tested, by whom and... Continue
Last night I sat on our back deck long after dinner was over. The hills to the east are covered in a blanket of green. The view southwest toward Diamond A is a patchwork of green, gold, and patterned grids of vineyards. How beautiful our... Continue