Both City and County of Sonoma offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.. A national holiday, banks will also be closed. Continue
Is reality shaped by our observation? The idea, proposed in the '70s by the late John Wheeler, once seemed outlandish. But could he be right? Continue
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, recently selected as Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, offers her thoughts and observations on the fires in Southern California, support for the immigrant community and priorities for the new year. To watch her interview on SoCoChat, the Sonoma County... Continue
By Larry Barnett At its recent meeting, Sonoma's Planning Commission received a presentation from a group of citizens concerning the concept of urban planning using "Green and Blue" infrastructure. According to the group, which includes members of the city's Climate Action and Cultural and Fine... Continue
We've been trained—and we've trained ourselves—to expect instant everything. But life doesn't just happen in the big splashy, planned moments. It's built right into the pauses Continue
Anne Sheridan has worked with SanDiego350, California Doughnut Economic Coalition, Degrowth California, DegrowUS, and the International Degrowth Network to develop strategy, advocate for policy, and build organizational capacity. She is motivated by a vision of a world where everyone works to meet each other’s needs... Continue
By Anna Pier A planned one-day strike on January 16 by the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) was averted when the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously, in a Special Session January 15, to approve a contract with... Continue
Our visiting raptor species include eagles, hawks, falcons, osprey, kites, owls and a number of others. Raptors are distinguished by their sharp claws or talons and cutting beaks, keen eyesight and superb flying abilities. As our seasons change from warm to cold and back again,... Continue
Are we on our way to the Hive Mind? “We’ve got now three humans with Neuralinks implanted, and they’re all working well,” Musk said. Continue
The majority of funding for Phase 1 construction has been secured, and Sonoma County Regional Parks is in the process of completing the improvement plans and specifications to secure our building permits and publicly bid the project. The project includes updated water and sewer service... Continue