As more people turn to chatbots for mental health support, a growing body of evidence highlights the limitations—and the dangers—of AI "therapists" Continue
If you're looking for work, the County of Sonoma might have the right job for you. Dozens of positions are available. Build Your Career with the County of Sonoma! CLICK HERE Adult and Aging Social Service Worker III - Extra-Help Adult and Aging Social Worker... Continue
California’s redistricting fight: Proposition 50 may answer some important political questions just in time for the midterms and then the 2028 presidential race Continue
By Will Shonbrun So, there I was, just going along, minding my own business when all of a sudden I was having a stroke, although I had no idea of that happening. I was simply having lunch at Hacienda and next thing I knew I... Continue
As of January 6, 2025, both Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino, primary water supplies for Sonoma County, are at or above 100 percent capacity. This is good news. Rainfall this season has been well above normal, although forecasts for January are indicating a dry rest... Continue
California's largest agricultural constituency backed Trump in November, but undocumented immigrants make up at least half of the state’s agricultural workforce. Now what? Continue
Did you see the fish in Fryer Creek? Sonoma Creek? At the falls at Sugarloaf? Everyone is so excited about seeing salmon returning to our streams. Smart phones have been lighting up and Facebook buzzing in Sonoma Valley with photos of bold shimmering fish jumping... Continue
By Larry Barnett The Sonoma Valley Rotary has been busy, very busy. During the past six months, Charles Goodwin, (pictured) President of the club reports, the service club has: Raised $25,000 for the volunteer firefighters to help fund the July 4th fireworks. Partnered... Continue
Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed a few changes to the county parking lot at 22 Boyes Blvd in the Springs. For those who have not already sent me an email asking, “What’s going on?” I’d like to update you on the... Continue
A record amount of money was spent on lobbying California in last year, $480 million Continue