Art that asks, why were you vaccinated?

Squares of fabric decorated by community members during vaccine clinics comprise the Fabric of Gratitude art exhibition, through May 26 at the Sonoma Community Center. Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) collected the hand-drawn squares during its vaccine clinics. Community members were prompted by the question,... Continue

Sun on the Street: Any big plans for the summer?

Any big plans for the summer? Mara Lee Ebert The big thing I want to do is tear up my yard with a sod cutter, and put in drought-resistant plants. I also want to finish the patio I started last year. I'm making... Continue

The vicious cycle

Despite a booming economy, real wage growth, historically low unemployment, and the proliferation of mega-billionaires, government never seems to have enough money. Be it our county or local jurisdictions, if not for federal assistance and PG&E settlements, government financial resources are flat at best. The... Continue

Fire season arrives with first Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday May 19, 2022, to 5 p.m. Friday May 20, 2022. This is the first Red Flag Warning of what is expected to be... Continue

Historic trail reopens at Jack London Park

The popular Vineyard Trail at Jack London State Historic Park is back open after a five-month restoration project. The trail parallels the namesake vineyards (where grapes for the wines of Kenwood Vineyards are grown) and leads to redwood groves, crosses Asbury Creek and connects to... Continue

Tax the rich. Exhibit A: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has contracted to buy Twitter for $44 billion. That’s an astronomical amount, but clearly within the reach of the world’s richest man. But thanks to a quirk in the federal tax code, Musk, worth over $200 billion, is spending less than $20 billion... Continue

Defining Glen Ellen; new school chiefs; managed burn; and more

Where and what, exactly, is Glen Ellen? How far does it extend beyond the post office and saloon? The concept is under serious discussion. The North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council, which reports to the County Board of Supervisors, wants to declare once and for... Continue

Spring Supper raises $50k for the homeless

Serving 175 gourmet meals drive-by style at Springs Hall, Sonoma Overnight Support raised $50,000 with its Spring Supper Fundraiser. [caption id="attachment_120154" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Executive Director Kathy King flanked by Councilmember Madolyn Agrimonti and daughter, Rosa King greeted donors at this year's Spring Supper.[/caption] “Chefs Dan... Continue

Tennenbaum for Sheriff

Unlike his opponents, Carl Tennenbaum is the only man running for Sheriff who hasn't been part of the nationally highlighted 20-year Sheriffs' reign of systematic brutality, torture and wrongful deaths such as the needless killing of 13-year-old Andy Lopez by a Deputy who not only... Continue

SV School District fills three top jobs

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District today named three top school administrators, promoting the High School vice principal to the lead job, and filling posts at Flowery Elementary and Adele Harrison Middle School. Molly Kiss is Sonoma Valley High School’s new principal. She was hired... Continue