Alana Nichols and Roy Tuscany Appear August 11 Alana Nichols broke her back in a skiing accident when she was 17. She was told, predictably, that she would never walk again and, of course, would never ski. Roy Tuscany was a freestyle skier who loved... Continue
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“Beautiful” at Field Of Dreams By David Bolling Martin Litton, the lionhearted leader of Grand Canyon Dories, a legendary river company that pioneered running rapid-worthy wooden boats through the Colorado River’s monster whitewater, was going to mark his 80th birthday by doing what he did... Continue
Sebastiani Walk-off Kept Hopes Alive By Jordan Kimball Editor’s Note: Jordan Kimball, Beat Writer for the Stompers this season as part of the team’s Internship program, called working with the Stompers “an amazing experience,” adding, “I had complete access to all the players and coaches.”... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Back to School Health Fair is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone: its 10th anniversary—a decade of community collaboration, generosity, and dedication to student wellness. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12 –2 PM at Altimira... Continue
by Ben Christopher. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. East Palo Alto, like cities across California, has a law on the books that forces developers of new housing projects to foot the bill for the state’s shortage of affordable... Continue
The Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, if passed and signed by the Governor, would make a person who was convicted of a controlling offense that was committed when the person was 25 years of age or younger and for which they were sentenced to life... Continue
From CalMatters and their economy reporter Levi Sumagaysay: California homeowners and renters should prepare for their insurance premiums to rise: The Insurance Department on Thursday approved the first catastrophe model that insurers can factor into the rates they charge policy holders. Citing increased fire risks... Continue
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across... Continue
Sonoma County residents are invited to participate in a community forum to learn about when the Sheriff’s Office Detention Division provides information about certain incarcerated persons to federal immigration authorities. This public meeting, the TRUTH Act Forum, is required under a 2017 state law. The... Continue
By David Bolling A contentious plan to merge Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) – and its Unity Kitchen – with Petaluma-based Sonoma Family Meal, has resulted in the resignation of longtime SOS Executive Director Kathy King, the resignation of at least one SOS Board member, and... Continue