UPDATE: Vaccination clinic for ages 75+ coming to Sonoma

Find the latest news about the drive-through clinic and how to schedule an appointment here. Sonoma County's expanding distribution network adds Sonoma Valley to the list with a drive-through clinic, for age 75 and older, February 5-7. The appointment-only vaccination clinic will be held at... Continue

Hospitality group withdraws lawsuit over outdoor dining ban

A group of Napa and Sonoma County restaurants and wineries today withdrew its lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom for California's “needless ban” on outdoor dining. In the January 19 suit, The Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening alleged that the state's ban on outdoor dining... Continue

Out of the rush and into the bliss

Moving beyond the chaos, by Audrey Krafft Is there a time in your life you recall feeling so connected to the moment that you felt completely free from any fear or responsibility? Maybe you were standing in front of the ocean on a cloudy day... Continue

Senate Republicans to Newsom: Public deserves transparency on Vaccine contracts

To date, the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines has been slow and inefficient. We can all agree that the State of California needs to do a better job at vaccinating vulnerable Californians, essential workers and teachers. The Newsom Administration announced today that a Third... Continue

Virtual lecture event: The case for universal property

Peter Barnes -- author, environmentalist, economic radical -- previews his newest book, Ours: The Case for Universal Property, in a January 29 Zoom lecture presented by Sonoma’ Praxis Peace Institute. Barnes has focused on the deep flaws of capitalism in his previous works including Capitalism... Continue

Zoom calendar: Support for distance-learning parents; Disaster prep

R.I.S.K.-Sonoma/A Parent Support Network Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m An online meeting in support of parents as they navigate distance learning with their kids and offer guidance with keeping kids connected during the ongoing pandemic crisis. There will be a panel joining the call that... Continue

Heavy rains, winds prompt Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rains in Sonoma Valley tonight, with winds gusts of 30 to 55 mph. The storm will be at its heaviest between 9 p.m and Midnight, and continue through Thursday afternoon. A flash flood watch is in effect. This... Continue

Thefts of catalytic converts are on the rise. Here’s why.

After a month-long investigation into a rash of catalytic converter thefts, Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two men with a trunk full of the car part, a darling of the black market because of its precious-metal value. The two, working as a team, were booked... Continue

SVH Hospital: Vaccine Q and A

Sonoma Valley Hospital has responded to the Frequently Asked Questions it is getting about its Covid vaccination process. Why is it taking so long? The first tier of vaccines was designated for people who need to keep our healthcare system capable of taking care of... Continue

Christmas, unplugged

Crews remove the lights from in and around Sonoma Plaza on Monday, bringing the Christmas season -- officially, at least -- to a close. Bring on Valentine's Day! Continue