Winter inclines us toward withdrawal. Though we need each other more than ever, the desire to hide lures us. Life’s strange and wobbly, which fits with the dark time of year descending on us. Still, community also sustains us. In his new book, “In the... Continue
With another round of rain forecast to arrive this week, the City of Sonoma encourages you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. Sand to fill sandbags is currently available to residents at Depot Park. If your property has a history of... Continue
Is ”savvy” a get out of jail free card. It sure seems so. The Obama administration didn’t prosecute any “savvy” Wall Street fraudsters*. Now Trump is pardoning his “savvy” co-conspirators**. Will “savvy” Ken get a pass too? Googled AI hints that he just might: “Ken... Continue
he West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project is now underway. The project, managed by the City of Sonoma and constructed by Team Ghilotti, Inc., includes pavement grinding, repair of localized pavement failures, new striping and signage, and utility structure adjustments. Work is taking place along West Spain Street between 1st... Continue
By John Staley Sobriety is a pain in the ass – inconvenient in other words. When I decided to quit drinking ten years ago, I just wanted a break from the hangovers. I told myself I just needed a week to clear my head and... Continue
Temple Lodge No. 14 of Free and Accepted Masons — the oldest fraternal organization in the City of Sonoma — will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Saturday, November 15, 2025, marking a proud legacy that reaches back to California’s earliest days and the very founding... Continue
Another round of wet weather is coming our way, and this time we may see well over an inch of rain. NOAA reports that a quick-hitting atmospheric river will bring moderate rain, strong south winds, and a slight chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday through Thursday.... Continue
Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway. Continue
It’s a bit oxymoronic, “growing thinner.” We think of growth when something gets bigger, not smaller, but that’s what’s happening to me. I’m growing thinner. At 77 years old, I now weigh what I did as a Junior in High School, and then I considered... Continue