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Sonoma County survey to improve disaster response

To improve disaster response and communication, Sonoma County Emergency Management has posted a brief survey. It asks things such as did you receive NIXLE alerts, do you know your evacuation zone, did you have a go-bag? Results will be sorted by zip code, so the... Continue

Another busy month of feeding Sonoma Valley’s homeless

From its temporary base of Springs Community Hall, Sonoma Overnight Support served 3,106 meals in August -- a 20% increase over July. A total of 147 individuals, including 46 new clients, were fed, according to Kathy King, the nonprofit's executive director. "As community needs grow, we... Continue

You can finally get a professional haircut

Hair salons and barber shops in Sonoma County can resume indoor operations on Monday under the state's revised health orders. Indoor malls are included in the new order, according to Sonoma County Public Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase. Existing safety protocols, masks and distancing included,... Continue

School District prioritized sports over education

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees decided to pour the money that we voted to go to the educational needs described in the Bond Issue to athletic fields instead. The field at Altimira is locked and as there are no students in... Continue

State Republicans mock Newsom’s latest Covid plan

  Governor Newsom recently announced another reopening plan, different from the July county watch list and the four phases announced in May. Six months and four substantially different plans. Gov. Newsom's latest color-coded, tiered system is furthest from the original purpose for the statewide shutdown--to... Continue

Sonoma Raceway president Steve Page to retire at year-end

After nearly three decades at the helm of Sonoma Raceway, President and General Manager Steve Page will retire at the end of 2020. Page’s 29-year tenure at the road course and drag strip, which began in 1991 at then-Sears Point Raceway, spanned two owners and... Continue

Perfect weather for a Sonoma Promenade

Sonoma Al Fresco, the city's program to boost business by letting restaurants and wineries operate on Sonoma Plaza, returns to a pedestrian-only portion of First Street East this weekend to create 'Sonoma Promenade.' Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 295:00 PM – 10:00 PM North... Continue

Heads up for Covid scams and frauds

Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams, grifts and cons. If you think you've been had, involving COVID-19, you can report by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or submit the NCDF... Continue
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