During removal and construction, residents will continue to have access to their homes, although vehicles will not be able to cross the bridge. Everyone traveling through the area—including emergency responders and service providers—will use the signed detour route. While the closure will require some extra... Continue
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Performances are on Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 18. Both are at 3 p.m., in Burlingame Hall, on the campus of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma, at 252 W. Spain Street. There is lots of free parking. Local history buffs and entertainers George... Continue
Sonoma resident Julian Mackie has announced his intention to run for City Council in District 1. The election for a four year term takes place this November. This is the first time City Council members will be elected via the city's new district system of... Continue
Viviano’s Vineyard Editor’s Note: A longer version of this story was first published in 2018 in Valley of the Moon magazine. It is reprinted here with enthusiastic permission. By Sandi Hansen A common question in winemaking circles is, who was Sonoma Valley’s first private grape... Continue
Joe Weber, a Pomo-Lakota native who was raised in Sonoma, and raised his own children here, spoke with Anna Pier about his journey toward understanding the past, and working for the future. Please talk about your background. My name is Joseph Weber. I'm half Pomo... Continue
Supervisor Hermosillo Speaks to the New Leaders By Anna Pier More than 20 present and past graduates of the Latino Leadership program gathered with neighborhood friends and representatives of Valley nonprofits to "Celebrate the Leaders," the evening of June 25, in the garden of La... Continue
by Raji Koppolu This article originally was published by CalMatters Raji Koppolu is a pediatric nurse practitioner and past president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Child health in California is approaching a critical tipping point. The number of children with medically complex... Continue
By Larry Barnett A subsidiary of Tidewater Capital, a San Francisco development firm valued at more than $450 million, now owns three properties previously part of the Mattson portfolio and is developing plans to transform the three parcels into housing. The three properties include the... Continue
At its June 17 meeting, the Sonoma City Council unanimously adopted the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27 Operating and Capital Budget, approving the spending plan following several weeks of public review, Finance Committee meetings, and a City Council budget workshop. The adopted budget continues funding for... Continue
Baked Delicacies And Local Grains By Seth Dolinsky Every town has a baker, or at least should. Sonoma has a few, one of which is found exclusively at our local farmers markets, as well as at occasional events and “pop-ups”. Mike “The Bejkr” Zakowski has... Continue