Candlelight vigil tonight for missing Sonoma teen

There will be a candlelight vigil held for Aidan Clune, the missing Sonoma teenager, on Friday night, May 13, at 8 p.m. on the Plaza. Aidan graduated from SVHS last year, and he has been missing for two weeks in the Nevada high desert. Saturday... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma announces $335k in nonprofit grants

Impact100 Sonoma, the philanthropic collective that pools its funds to support Valley nonprofits, disbursed $335,000 in grants for 2022 -- its highest total ever. Thirteen full Impetus Grants and one partial grant received up to $25,000 each. Checks were presented April 30 at a Vintage... Continue

George Webber’s achievement of a lifetime. But whose?

George Webber’s specialty is bringing historic figures to life. He portrayed for many years "The Count of Buena Vista,” Agoston Haraszthy; now, also in full historic regalia, he leads Sonoma Plaza tours as General Vallejo. So a prestigious Legacy Award -- the Sonoma County Tourism... Continue

Firing up the pancakes for Mother’s Day

The Glen Ellen Firefighters Association hosted its annual Mother’s Day pancake breakfast at Station 5 on Sunday. The crew works the line, buffet style. Photos by William Murray. See the full gallery here. Continue

Friends and Family Day at Bouverie Preserve

Springtime beauty and guided hikes with experts on animal tracking, mountain lions, birds, and more. Children will have fun learning to walk like different mammals and racing leaves in the waters of Stuart Creek. $20 suggested donation, kids free. 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Bouverie Preserve,... Continue

“No legal recourse” — A woman’s story

By Norma Barnett -- “There is nothing in [the Constitution] about women at all. Most consequentially, there is nothing in that document…that suggests its authors imagined women as part of the political community embraced by the phrase “We the People”. Jill LePore, Why There are... Continue

Bay Area art connection highlights new SV Museum show

Two new exhibitions open May 11 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art: Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham and Dancing with Charlie: Bay Area Art from the Campbell Collection. [caption id="attachment_119655" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Imogen Cunningham, Three Dancers, Mills College, 1929, courtesy of The... Continue

Press Democrat’s endorsement for Sheriff is misguided

Regarding the Press Democrat's endorsed candidate for Sheriff: Any suggestion that Assistant Sheriff Engram can or will implement changes demanded by the voters who approved Measure P is wishful thinking. Remember, his current boss and the unions representing his fellow employees are trying to overturn... Continue

Why is the Sheriff’s election important and why should we care?

Why is the Sheriff's election important and why should we care? In my view it's the most important office next to choosing your County Supervisor primarily because the Sheriff, the top cop in the county, has a lot of power. This individual's office has the... Continue

Sonoma County to consider temporary moratorium on new vacation rental permits

A sudden spike in applications has prompted the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to consider a 45-day moratorium on new vacation rental permits. The rush of applicants are liking trying to lock in a permit before an updated vacation-rental ordinance -- under study now Permit... Continue