Before the ink on the governor’s signature has dried on the largest gas tax increase in California history, Sacramento Democrats are fully intending to break their promise to dedicate the new revenue to fixing our crumbling roads. In the upcoming budget, there is a proposal... Continue
“Piano,” by Ryan Taylor, is among works in the Arts Guild of Sonoma’s “Next Generation” exhibition, June 1 through 30. Other guest artists, working in the mediums of screen printing, sculpture, painting, photography and ceramics, include: Oliver Estrada; Briona Hendren; Lorene Cruz Santiago; Hannah Skoonberg;... Continue
A $2.3 million project to replace the water main under Sonoma’s busiest street begins Monday, but officials say the four-month job will be done primarily at night. Excavation and construction will run in phases from Sonoma Plaza to the intersection of Highway 12, near Staples.... Continue
Sonoma County is attempting to improve and aggregate its immigration services, but there are significant gaps in resources, particularly in terms of attorney fees, according to Chief Deputy County Counsel Alegria De La Cruz. De La Cruz addressed a public meeting of the Sonoma Valley... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors moved Tuesday to increase the supply of affordable housing, including policy changes that free up local housing development funds, and the building of 12 or more “tiny houses” on County-owned land in Santa Rosa. “We are going to put... Continue
From our friends at Pets Lifeline: Meet Eren! Eren is an 8 month old short haired brown tabby male. He is fairly new to Pets Lifeline. He is still somewhat shy and is adjusting to our communal Kitten Room. As with any shy animal, a... Continue
California’s already overburdened taxpayers are, once again, being blamed for being the problem, now that Gov. Jerry Brown has labeled those who object to his new $5.2 billion gas and car tax as “freeloaders.” Taxpayers have become accustomed to being insulted by those who want... Continue
This editorial in favor of extending the hospital parcel tax originally ran in February, but the argument, and our support, remain strong for the June 6 special election. Our local Sonoma Valley Hospital continues to need financial support from the public. This support comes in... Continue
I am a 43-year resident of Sonoma Valley. I’ve worked at Sonoma Valley Hospital for five years and with Sutter Health for 18 years in Administration as well as directly with patients and their families. I strongly support Sonoma Valley Hospital. However, I do not... Continue
From our friends at Pets Lifeline: Meet Sean and Connery! Are you looking for love? How about double the love!!!! Meet Sean and Connery who are the sweetest Chihuahuas you will meet. Poor, neglected Sean and Connery came to us as strays in very bad condition. Not... Continue