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Art house

Bryana Fleming is no ordinary house painter – she rendered this colorful mural on the side of a home on Lucas Avenue near Riverside Drive. An accomplished artist and muralist, Fleming was commissioned by Tim and Dana Taylor, who “wanted something light and positive and... Continue

Sonoma’s new empire builders hold objectionable views

Sonoma's Best Hospitality Group, a.k.a Ken and Stacey Mattson, have purchased yet another prominent property in our community, the iconic Sonoma Cheese Factory. A single entity buying up over 100 million dollars of Sonoma Valley properties is a big deal. What we know about the... Continue

Sonoma Valley school notes

Altimira Middle School Vice Principal Aaron Gildengorin and Principal Chrissy Waters get ready for the distribution of school supply kits. The district-wide program, created in partnership with The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, and La Luz, gives every student a free... Continue

Happy ‘Norah Collins’ Day!

As part of its monthly “Celebrate Sonoma” program, the Sonoma City Council will tonight recognize the community efforts of  Norah Collins. The proclamation of September 9, 2020 as “Norah Collins Day” will be officially declared during the Council's 6 p.m. meeting. How to watch it.... Continue

High winds trigger fire, power-outage warnings

More extreme heat, high winds and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs are on the way to Sonoma County. The US National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch for the North Bay Mountains to a Red Flag Warning  starting at 10:00 PM Monday through... Continue

Know your evacuation zone

Sonoma Valley is not threatened by the fire in western Sonoma County. But as part of a preparedness plan, the City and County have designated evacuation zones in case of a drastic emergency. The map above shows the four quadrants of Sonoma, and adjacent zones. For... Continue

Sonoma Valley voices wanted for County commissions

First District Supervisor Susan Gorin invites community members to apply for positions in local policymaking bodies. “Local government leaders want to hear your thoughts and your ideas on how to make improvements to a variety of issues in our community,” said Supervisor Susan Gorin. “Please... Continue

Sonoma School District expands free student food program

We are now allowed to provide free meals to all kids age 18 and under, and children do not have to be enrolled in a SVUSD school. Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children. This is effective immediately for today's lunch service, Thursday, Sept.... Continue