Scientists have invented a new type of device that uses water and silicon covered with tiny pores to convert friction into usable electricity Continue
KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM, Sonoma Valley’s independent community radio station, has launched new digital features designed to make local programming more accessible than ever, including expanded show archives and real-time playlists on every show page. Listeners can now visit ksvy.org, explore the SHOWS tab, and... Continue
As alcohol-related roadway deaths spike across the state, a CalMatters investigation finds California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country. by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler Published originally by CalMatters. The state of California gave Sylvester Conway every opportunity to kill. He already had two... Continue
Four-month closure Monday, November 3, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 Caltrans will implement one-way traffic control on State Route 121 in the Schellville community of Sonoma County to replace bridge railings on the Yellow Creek Bridge, located several hundred feet south of the newly... Continue
One in seven people experience migraine’s disabling reach. Millions more endure other headache disorders Continue
By Philip Sales I want to thank the Sun’s editorial staff for highlighting the issues related to the County’s proposed acquisition of Union Pacific Railroad’s “remaining property interests in the 8th St., East corridor”. Some of your readers have commented that it is unfair to... Continue
Zoe Rosenberg, 23-years-old of Berkeley, was convicted earlier today by a Sonoma County jury following an approximately 7-week-long trial of a felony charge of Conspiracy, and 2 misdemeanor counts of trespass which occurred on 5/21/23 and 6/13/23, and 1 count of tampering with a vehicle... Continue
Law enforcement is more likely to overuse force if an individual has a disability, and the results can be tragic. New ideas aim to improve the status quo Continue
Sonoma County Regional Parks in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, is planning a series of prescribed burns at Sonoma Valley Regional Park throughout the fall and winter. The first burn occurred on October 22. Fire crews... Continue
Permit Sonoma’s Building Division is preparing for the upcoming changes to the California Building Standards Code, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The 2025 code cycle introduces new statewide requirements that focus on wildfire resilience, clean energy and sustainable construction practices. Permit Sonoma will... Continue