A letter from John Hennelly, new Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO

I’m deeply honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading Sonoma Valley Hospital and becoming part of this wonderful community. I come to you with experience in both large and small hospitals, and have been blessed to work with, and learn from, some great... Continue

Sonoma Rotary Clubs grant $200,000 to more than 200 local businesses

The Sonoma Valley Rotary Foundation has just wrapped up a grant campaign that awarded $200,000 to about 200 local businesses in the form of grants from $500 to more than $1,000 to help those businesses cope with the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic. The... Continue

Art classes at Jack London Park: Stretch your legs, free your mind

Outdoor, in-person art workshops continue at Jack London Park “These workshops will give people an opportunity to stretch their legs and expand their creativity,” said Jill Valavanis, fine arts coordinator at Sonoma Community Center, the series presenter. Subsequent sessions will be held May 15 and... Continue

Former Sonoma Mayor Rachel Hundley accuses Dominic Foppoli of sexual misconduct

Seven-year Sonoma city councilmember Rachel Hundley has gone public with the charge that Dominic Foppoli, the Windsor mayor accused of sexual misconduct by at least six other women, accosted her at a Sacramento hotel. Hundley recounts the 2015 incident in today's San Francisco Chronicle. At... Continue

Providing essential food during a crisis, revisited

The value of local food systems has been a recurring subject, made all the more important by the ongoing health crisis. By Seth Dolinsky | Sonoma Farm Scene The value of local food systems has been a recurring subject, made all the more important by... Continue

Sonoma bank robber nabbed trying to flee on public bus

Her route included an unplanned stop at the County jail. The woman apprehended on a public bus after allegedly robbing Sonoma’s Union Bank on Wednesday has been identified as Porschia Jhonette Napalan, 43 of San Francisco. Police say she emerged from the bank at about... Continue

Dude ranching… in Sonoma County?

When you hear the term “dude ranch” you might envision cowboys leading trail rides in the Rocky Mountains, or easterners in fancy garb sitting around a campfire in a Southwestern desert. Sonoma County doesn’t usually come to mind, but it should – there were dude... Continue

Elsa’s big idea

A bright, bold design now expressed as two huge outdoor murals started out, admits the artist Elsa Winter, as a doodle. A small drawing speaking to big themes, one that would ultimately be “supersized” by a crew of student volunteers. “I’ve always been really inspired... Continue

More pop-up vaccine clinics for Sonoma Valley

To ensure the entire community has an opportunity to be vaccinated, Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) in collaboration with Sonoma County Department of Public Health will offer COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics throughout Sonoma Valley. Currently, SVCHC is hosting Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics at (La Luz... Continue

Food Bank’s urgent appeal for volunteers

The Redwood Empire Food Bank, which serves all of Sonoma County and beyond, urgently needs more volunteers in order to keep feeding families. Restrictions are lifting. And, while many people are returning to work, many aren’t. Unfortunately, it’s the perfect storm for the Redwood Empire... Continue