Our thriving economy depend on workers. It is a tragedy that there is not affordable housing for the workers who staff our tourist businesses. This is why I urge the Sonoma City Council not to approve the big new hotel project adjacent to the Plaza... Continue
It’s a new look for Mary’s Pizza Shack, the third generation family-owned business founded in 1959 by Mary Fazio. At the original location at 18636 Sonoma Highway, Joel Butz, Jasmine Cooley, and Amber Sanfilippo show off menus with the new logo. “We have been using... Continue
Sonoma County has approved the first contracts of the 2017 Pavement Program, kicking off construction on 54 miles of roads this summer, as part of a 97 mile program approved last year. Sonoma Valley locations are: 5th Street West, Leveroni Road to City Limit Arnold... Continue
Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested Kevin Scott Thorpe, a 39-year-old Rohnert Park man (pictured), on suspicion of sex crimes with a teenage resident of Hanna Boys Center. The investigation began on June 1 when a man, now 23, reported that he was the victim of sexual abuse while residing... Continue
The philanthropic group Impact100 Sonoma awarded its 2017 Impact Grant of $100,000 to Sonoma Land Trust, for its Sonoma Development Center Land Protection Project, and made 12 other donations at its annual meeting on June 10. “We are your Land Trust – we are a... Continue
For decades, it has been nearly impossible for ordinary citizens to pierce the veil of legislative secrecy in our state capital. Of course, California is not unique — legislative bodies have sought to conceal their activity for millennia. This is inherent in the differences between... Continue
Last week I was among the many who were surprised to learn that the nearly century-old fig tree behind Adele Harrison Middle School was slated for removal to make room for an artificial turf field. Nowhere in any of the news articles or public forums... Continue
Sonoma United Methodist Church has announced that Pastor Matthew Pearson will be ordained as an Elder in full connection in the United Methodist Church. The community is invited to a special worship celebrating Pastor Matthew’s ordination, followed by a BBQ reception on Sunday, June 25,... Continue
Local leaders from business, health care, social justice and environmental protection have joined forces to form Sustainable Sonoma, a new initiative to address threats to the community’s people, environment, and economy. The housing crisis, the wealth and education divide, groundwater depletion, preserving rural character, the... Continue
The Falcons finished off an unprecedented season, rattling off 21 straight wins for a perfect 21-0 season and posting the first ever Sonoma Little League undefeated season en route to capturing the 2017 Majors Division regular-season championship. The Falcons were led offensively by Jaden Vides who... Continue