Rep. Thompson to feds: So where are the stimulus checks?

Dear Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, We write seeking information about issues that may be causing stimulus payments authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to be returned to the Department of the Treasury (Treasury). Given the ongoing economic and health crisis, it... Continue

Sonoma Ecology Center’s ‘Victory Garden’ giveaway

In World Wars 1 and II, the at-home Victory Garden was a way to secure scare food. Now, in the era of social distancing, the idea returns as a self-sufficient means of staying healthy — and staying out of the store. To promote food security,... Continue

How to spend time during quarantine

While the coronavirus is raging outside most people are stuck in quarantine. Besides shopping and cleaning your home, you can find yourself with a lot of free time. Even if you work from home you’ll still end up with a few hours on your hands.... Continue

Need some emotional support? Call the Sonoma County ‘warm line’

A local warm line has gone live with support for residents experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm line is available to any County resident experiencing emotional side effects of the pandemic and/or the shelter in place order, or knows somebody... Continue

Drop-off food donations Friday at Sonoma City Hall

The City of Sonoma has partnered with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) to host a Drive-Thru Food Donation at Sonoma City Hall on Friday, April 24, 11 am to 4pm. REFB has seen a large increase in Sonoma Valley residents in need of food assistance... Continue

From the archives: Sonoma Valley’s eco-pioneers

An Earth Week look back to our cover story from June of 2018. Continue

Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey on food security

By Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered businesses and put millions out of work throughout the nation and throughout our Valley. Sonoma’s work force is especially impacted for many reasons, but predominate among them is our hospitality-focused economy and the number of... Continue

Tele-Town Hall: Resources for families and students

Wednesday, April 22: North Bay and Sonoma Assemblymember Mark Levine with Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Steven Herrington, Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools for a conversation about ways to help families and student during the shelter in place. For the... Continue

Think global, act virtual: Earth Day 2020

[caption id="attachment_101734" align="alignright" width="200"] A poster from 1990, the first year of the Sonoma Ecology Center[/caption] It celebrates the whole planet, but you can participate from your own shelter-in-place ecosystem in “Earth Action Week,” April 20 – 26. There are many options for all ages... Continue

Trump will add sidekick, band to daily briefing show

Trump will add sidekick, band to daily briefing show The Covid-19 Daily Briefing Show starring Donald Trump will up the production values of the nightly live broadcast by bringing in a sidekick for Trump and a live studio band. "This virus thing is such a... Continue