Updated: Hospital parcel tax increase defeated; another try in June

The ballot measure to raise the parcel tax in support of Sonoma Valley Hospital failed to gain the required two-thirds majority in Tuesday’s election. The Health Care District Board will meet in special session on Friday to consider and likely approve putting the measure -- an... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Thomas Evans Bowser, 81, of Sonoma, passed away February 11, 2017. Helen L. Britton, 90, of Sonoma, passed away February 13, 2017. Wayne Chapman, 89, of Sonoma, passed away February 6, 2017. Inger Mejlhede Conrad, 88, of Sonoma, passed away February 24, 2017. Ilse Anna... Continue

In support of ‘safe schools’ resolution

Letter to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District My name is Martin Bennett, Co-Chair North Bay Jobs with Justice, I reside in the city of Sonoma and I have taught American and California history for 25 years at SRJC. I strongly support the resolution and policy... Continue

‘A Day Without Women’ comes to Sonoma

A Wednesday rally on Sonoma Plaza will recognize A Day Without Women, a national initiative of the organizers of January’s Women's March. The 11 a.m. event on March 8 will underscore women’s economic worth while protesting “the economic injustices women and gender nonconforming people continue to... Continue

Update: School District approves “safe schools” resolution

With a unanimous vote, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District on February 28 affirmed by resolution “A commitment to safe schools, honoring the civil rights and dignity for all.” Superintendent Louann Carlomagno said the special meeting was called after reviewing comments from community members on... Continue

Pot Growers Alliance says no on County’s Measure A

The Sonoma County Growers Alliance (SCGA) has stated its position on Measure A, the Sonoma County Cannabis Business Tax on Commercial Cannabis Business. SCGA opposes Measure A. We are working directly with industry leaders and our membership to develop a fair and equitable tax structure to benefit Sonoma... Continue

Meth suspect leads wild late-night chase

The driver of a pickup fled from a traffic stop in Schellville about 1:30 this morning and lead deputies on a high-speed chase ending when the truck pulled over in the Temelec subdivision. According to a Sonoma County Sheriff's Department report, Lonnie VanWinkle 57, of El Verano, failed... Continue

Head of Latino legislator group reacts to Trump speech

From Arturo Vargas, executive director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials President Donald Trump presented his vision for the direction of our country in the coming months and four years. As Americans we can all support the President’s aim to build a ‘brighter... Continue

Sonoma ‘Barrel Killer’ gets 36-to-life prison sentence

The Sonoma man convicted of murdering a 64-year old man whose body was found in a barrel in front of City Hall has been sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison. Michael McNatt, 42, had been convicted of second degree murder with a deadly... Continue

‘Know Your Rights’ event

Residents of Sonoma Valley will learn how they can help those targeted by President Trump’s deportation orders at a “Know Your Rights” event next Tuesday night, March 7. “We invite you to learn how to help and protect our community during immigration raids,” says the... Continue