As many know, Woody Guthrie wrote a poem, later turned into a song, “Deportee.” The story behind that poem, as Loretta Carr retells it in The Sun newspaper, recounts the deportation of 28 Mexican citizens from the U.S. in 1948. They were deported after the... Continue
Spring is nearly here, and students are adjusting to their schedule after returning from the winter break. Educators and students are carefully planning and preparing for the 2017/18 school year. It’s an exciting time for all of us. Information nights and registration has commenced for... Continue
Maria Toimil, board president of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, presents a $2,000 donation to the Sonoma High School wrestling program, represented by (from left) John Bartolome of the school district, head coach Nico Saldana and assistant coach Robert McAllister. In all,... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is taking on the critical issues facing Sonoma County’s immigrant community. “Now more than ever, our County must show its support,” said Chair Shirlee Zane on Tuesday. “Today we adopted a resolution that reaffirms our commitment to the rights... Continue
Events are a manifestation of civic life, and since Sonoma has a nice Plaza with lots of atmosphere and history, the public gravitates to this open space as a meaningful, central location. The Plaza is the ultimate desired event location, both for residents and tourists.... Continue
Towns and cities will play an incredibly important role in standing up to the anti-immigration, anti-environment, anti-women, anti-LGBTQ, anti-truth agenda put forth by the Trump administration. We had the Women's March in Sonoma, to which many times more people showed up than were expected, showing... Continue
Residents of Sonoma Valley Health Care District will vote March 7 on raising the parcel tax from $195 a year to $250. This year’s Measure B, which requires a two-thirds majority to pass, also extends the tax for five years. Imposed on all lots regardless... Continue
Heavy rainfall has caused nine wastewater overflows in Sonoma Valley, including at the Sonoma Charter School and Flowery Elementary School campus. A majority of what the Sanitation District calls "sanitary sewer overflows" occurred in the Boyes Hot Springs and Fetters Hot Springs areas, with two overflows in Eldridge. Nearly... Continue
The United Methodist Church, Spiritual Action group and the Sonoma Valley Housing Group had put out the call: “Come join us to voice immigration (deportation) concerns at the City Council meeting on Monday.” Dave Ransom, a leader in both groups, said in his call for... Continue
Traffic concerns specific to West Agua Caliente will be the focus of a neighborhood meeting with county officials and Supervisor Susan Gorin on Thursday, February 9, 6-7:30 pm, in the Sonoma Charter School’s Multipurpose Room. “Over the past year, we have worked with neighbors to... Continue