By Larry Barnett Out among the industrial warehouses of Eighth Street East sits the home, studio and workshop of Luthier Steve Klein. For over 50 years, Steve has been crafting meticulously designed and constructed acoustic and electric guitars, instruments of such beauty and resonance they... Continue
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Moody's Analytics, the company that provides economic analysis, credit risk data, and risk management solutions recently released a report on Sonoma County. Examining employment, job growth, affordability, and the economy, the report identifies the major challenges facing Sonoma County. Among its findings: Healthcare is still... Continue
With colder weather expected over the next few days, the County of Sonoma, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, will open an Emergency Warming Center on Monday and Tuesday nights. Located at 151 First St West at the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter... Continue
At a special meeting last night, Sonoma’s City Council approved a resolution of intent to transition from At-Large elections to District-Based elections for City Council. The vote was unanimous, with Jack Ding absent. The resolution was prompted by a perceived threat of potential litigation over... Continue
We think the late Val Robichaud would be pleased. Since June, when we published the first edition of the Sonoma Valley Sun newspaper under the new editorial team of David Bolling, Larry Barnett, Anna Pier, and Alyssa Conder, we’ve made steady progress. The number of... Continue
Sonoma Valley is home to dozens of locally owned and operated businesses that provide employment, local taxes, and add vibrancy to our economy. In this age of the Internet, appreciating and patronizing our small business community is not just a good idea, it’s essential. So... Continue
Sonoma County hosted a webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to update landlords about their responsibilities under a new tenant protection ordinance recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The webinar was an opportunity for landlords in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County to learn about their... Continue
According to the rain gauge at Second Street East and Napa Street, the recent storm dropped over seven inches of rain. Before the storm, we'd received 1.22 inches of rain this season, and now the total is 8.75 inches. Gratefully, no terrible flooding happened here,... Continue
The weather forecast predicts up to six to nine inches of rain over the next week, beginning Wednesday. With an Atmospheric River on the way, the City of Sonoma advises residents to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. The US National Weather... Continue
Although all results are not in yet, a clear indication of passage or defeat of the most talked about measures on the ballot is now available. For Sonoma County election results to date, CLICK HERE Continue