So suddenly, former Bush staffers, middle-of-the-road Republicans and some of the religious right are upset with Donald Trump, against his divisive and racist rhetoric and saying they will vote for Joe Biden. I am asking myself, why this change of heart? And why did it... Continue
Two workers at the Sonoma Dutch Bros. location have tested positive for Covid-19, according to an updated company statement. Employee #1 received a positive COVID-19 result on 7/2. Employee #2 received a positive result on 7/5. Each has been advised to self-isolate for 14 days.... Continue
Sonoma businessman Jack Ding, who came within two percent of being elected in 2018, has declared his candidacy for another run at the City Council. Two seats on the five-person panel will be contested in November. David Cook, who made an unsuccessful bid for the... Continue
Supervisor Susan Gorin has announced the retirement of First District Planning Commissioner Dick Fogg, as well as his replacement with Sonoma Ecology Center’s Caitlin Cornwall. Fogg steps down from the post after 17 years. In 2002, Fogg was appointed by First District Supervisor Michael Cale.... Continue
Because it feels like the last time you could get out and have fun was back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, this July 25 event is the perfect summer outing: a drive-in screening of Jurassic Park. The Gundlach Bundschu Winery will host the July 25... Continue
The City of Sonoma reminds everyone how to have a safe and sane July 4 weekend: There is no doubt that this 4th of July will look different in Sonoma from previous years. Without our hometown parade, plaza celebration and fireworks show, many of us... Continue
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our families, our economy, and our elections. But Congress has the power to intervene right now. In response to safety concerns and pressure from constituents like me, Congress has already passed limited funds to expand absentee voting, online registration, and... Continue
The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter Association had to call off this year's annual fireworks extravaganza, but stepping in for some alternative July 4 fun is the car classic car cub Devils Darlin's. The club has organized a car cruise, a roundtrip classic car parade starting at... Continue
The Department of Justice has urged the public to be aware of cards that purport to exempt the holder from Covid-19 face mask rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It's a fake. Here is an example of the cards -- reportedly for sale... Continue