Jack London writing contest for students

Jack London State Historic Park launched its Seventh Annual Young Writers Contest on the 146th birthday of the park’s namesake, January 12, 2022. The program encourages middle school students (grades 6-8) to exercise their writing skills by creating an original 2,000-word story inspired by the... Continue

Explosive charges of systemic racism, brutality in the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

By Kathleen Finigan -- The Dec. 10 issue of The Nation features a penetrating article by Tom Gogola, an award-winning journalist and former congressional district staffer here in Sonoma County. The piece, entitled "Systemic Sadism in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office," refers to "3 Seconds... Continue

Kindergarten info night at Flowery School

Parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022 are invited to a Dual Immersion Kindergarten Information Night to be held on Zoom. For families thinking about enrolling their children at Flowery, this is the night to learn about dual immersion, ask questions, and... Continue

Covid on the rise in Sonoma Valley — an update

Mask up, avoid crowds, get vaccinated and stay vigilant. That's the advice of Sonoma Valley Hospital. Covid infections among the unvaccinated in Sonoma County have skyrocketed compared to cases among the vaccinated. Masking and social distancing offer some protection, but vaccines are the key to... Continue

‘A travesty’ — Bicycle Coalition red hot as Sonoma Council reconsiders Broadway restriping plan

[caption id="attachment_116613" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The City Council had voted 3-1 to for a plan featuring bikes lanes next to the sidewalks, then parking lanes surrounding three lanes of traffic. (City of Sonoma)[/caption] By Eris Weaver, executive director, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition The special meeting that... Continue

As Covid spreads, Sonoma County says please stay home

Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase today issued an appeal to residents to stay home as much as possible for the next 30 days and limit interactions people outside of their immediate household. “Our case rates are at their highest level since the pandemic... Continue

SDC plan at odds with state’s goals for open space, climate change

After years of protecting open space and wildlands through UGBs and Community Separators, Sonoma Valley finds that more and more housing developments are being proposed in unincorporated rural areas. The State has a policy of transit oriented development to reduce greenhouse gasses through the reduction of vehicle miles... Continue

Sonoma County vax clinics for the week of January 10

Where to find a free vaccine clinic this week. SoCoemergency.org/vaccine Continue

A January 6 stand for Democracy

Thursday night's Vigil for Democracy on Sonoma Plaza marked the grim one-year anniversary of the insurrection and riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. Similar events are being held nationwide. "The promise of democracy is not a partisan issue but a calling that unites us... Continue

Sonoma Farmers’ Market, rain or shine

Winter veggies, artisan breads and baked goods, locally-made foods and products, crafts... but bring your own umbrella, just in case. The Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers' Market is open every Friday, 9am to 12:30pm. The market is located in the Arnold Field parking lot at 241... Continue