In the lab, animals live longer on less of the stuff. How could this be, and what does it mean for human aging? Continue
Gary Edwards was recently selected by the City Council and past Alcaldes to be the honorary mayor of Sonoma, the 2026 "Alcalde" (Spanish for mayor). Anna Pier talked with the 66-year-old tireless volunteer about how he got to Sonoma, why he cares so deeply about... Continue
By Anna Pier Four trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School Board met in regular session the evening of February 12 at the Sonoma City Council Chambers. Trustee Jason Lehman was not present for this very important meeting, the Agenda for which included offering a... Continue
Valley of the Moon Teachers union co-presidents, Laura Hoban and Richelle Ryan, delivered this message - covering past missteps, crises and present challenges - to the Trustees at the regular February 12 meeting of the Sonoma Valley Unified School Board. On behalf of the Valley... Continue
A newly published study shows that stopping to eat at least three hours before bedtime has demonstrable benefits for heart health Continue
What To Do with Burn Piles? Lately I’ve seen burn piles of oak limbs, bay branches, manzanita and tangled grass and leaves in parks and open space everywhere. Big tipi-shaped mounds border the trails at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Sonoma Developmental Center and Bartholomew Park.... Continue
At its meeting of February 19, 2026, Sonoma’s Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend a “go slow” approach to the rezoning of the Sebastiani Winery property to Sonoma’s City Council. The City of Sonoma is in the process of updating its General Plan, the document... Continue
Healing Without Harm, Legacy Without Loss By Carolyn Mary Scott At the edge of Sonoma Mountain, in the villages of Eldridge and Glen Ellen, an old state institution sits quietly – abandoned, yet brimming with history. For more than a century, the Sonoma Developmental Center... Continue
A big open question in 21st-century science is how life began here on Earth. The metabolism-first scenario just might be the best one Continue
Obesity is a growing concern in America, a huge issue the nation can’t seem to get its arms around. Judging by appearances, a popular sentiment appears to be: Who needs a treadmill or gym membership when we can exercise our jaws on delicious ice cream,... Continue