UPDATE: Wall2Wall art auction puts bidding online

Update, October 22 -- Sonoma Museum of Art’s successful Wall2Wall online art auction, held October 8-13, sold over 95 percent of a wonderful selection of over 140 artworks. Funds raised benefit SVMA’s arts education and public programs. “We are thrilled by exceeding our fundraising... Continue

Another vote for Gina

LETTER: It has been an honor to serve and work with Trustee Gina Cuclis on the Sonoma County Board of Education. I have had the privilege of witnessing Trustee Cuclis in action and I have seen firsthand the passion she has for our children, teachers,... Continue

It’s a drop box, not a mail box

Sonoma County has placed a drive-thru drop box for election ballota at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Ballots will be accepted 24/7 for daily pick-up by a County election worker for direct delivery to the Registrar's Office. The post office is not involved... Continue

Vote No on Measure DD

Measure DD, to extend the current ¼ cent transportation tax for another 20 years, is being promoted as an expenditure plan for projects which overall will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In fact, the largest percentage of funds for proposed projects will go for road... Continue

Fire weather alert, PG&E shutdown possible

A ‘Red Flag Warning’ will be in effect tonight (10/19) at 11 p.m. through Wednesday (10/21) morning as gusty winds are forecast in the North Bay Mountains. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch beginning Wednesday evening (10/21) through... Continue

Johnson for lasting education reform

I am voting to re-elect Britta Johnson for Sonoma Valley School Board because she has proven her commitment to providing public education excellence for the children of Sonoma Valley. Britta’s work has created a momentum of change that must continue to achieve lasting success. Her... Continue

SV Hospital offers no-cost mammograms in October

[caption id="attachment_90347" align="alignright" width="420"] Project Pink breast screenings use the Hospital’s new 3D Mammography System with state-of-the-art technology for improved accuracy.[/caption] Sonoma Valley Hospital will offer no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during October. The screening... Continue

Sixteen, Chicano and trans — a life without apology

By Jeremy Castillo -- As a person of color and being trans, I have felt the lack of acceptance from the white community. It affects how you see yourself and you feel very alone in a town where it's predominantly white. I identify as... Continue

Halloween cancel culture, political hijinks, cool cops, and more…

Halloween is the latest victim of the cancel culture. First off, those costumes are offensive to many, such as ghosts, who see their whole afterlife culture being misappropriated. But mainly, canceled as in postponed due to raging virus. Health officials have banned parties, and strongly... Continue

Teachers union makes School Board picks

Following a rigorous and thorough process, the union representing the teachers in Sonoma Valley Unified voted to endorse Adam Lobsinger and Anne Ching. Adam Lobsinger is a lifelong Sonoman having attended K-12 Sonoma Valley Unified Schools. His wife is a teacher at Adele Harrison. As... Continue