The Coronavirus pandemic has hurt businesses in multiple ways. Not only has lockdown restrictions meant that many businesses cannot get customers through the door, but the market crash and complete uncertainty over the economy have led to another credit crunch. Difficulties of getting a business... Continue
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center and Sonoma County will host free Pop Up Covid-19 testing at Altimira Middle School on Saturday, September 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The viral testing is first come, first served; no appointments necessary. No ID or Social Security Number... Continue
It has become clear that the deniers of the severity of COVID-19 are ignoring the science of educated specialists that have studied infectious disease, thus spreading the disease by their actions. President Trump is responsible for the deaths of thousands because he set the stage... Continue
We would like to express our gratitude and positive spirit around the current construction taking place for the redevelopment of the Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) athletic fields. The project is well underway and we can see how the plans will unfold. A gorgeous all-weather... Continue
I have always held the belief that people should be educated and informed on topics as much as possible in order to make a decision that works for them. It is especially true in these challenging times when there is so much information out there... Continue
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has been sued (again) for police brutality but demands the case be thrown out because the victim -- rousted from his legally parked car, in Windsor -- was “slow to respond” to commands to exit the vehicle. The incident occurred... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.9 billion budget for 2020-21 it says avoids layoffs while making investments in critical areas such as fire recovery, permanent supportive housing, COVID-19 response, and mental health and homeless services. The Board was faced with a... Continue
The Sonoma Cheese Factory is open for the first time in years under new owners Sonoma’s Best Hospitality Group, a consortium owned by Ken and Stacy Mattson that includes Sonoma Valley properties valued at $100 million or more. The Mattsons reportedly paid $3.75 million to... Continue
When the pandemic flipped the education system upside down six months ago, people had concerns about how kids would finish the year. Here we are in a new school year and still dealing with Covid-19. At the start of the spring shutdown, the district rushed... Continue