The Noise Element is a State mandated component of the General Plan. The overall purpose of the Noise Element is to address major noise sources and to promote safe and comfortable noise levels throughout Sonoma. The Noise Element contains goals, policies, and actions that seek... Continue
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A 20-acre controlled burn, organized and executed by a collaboration of fire protection agencies, conservation organizations and the City of Sonoma, scorched the Montini Preserve directly above the Field of Dreams Monday morning, June 23. The burn drew a few dozen citizen observers, media members... Continue
By Anna Pier At the June 5 regular meeting of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District trustees, County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter (pictured) presented a proposal for a collaborative intervention with the District, focused on two essential issues: the budget deficit and the... Continue
By Anna Pier NOTE: After this article was published, the Board reversed its decision and decided NOT to close Flowery School. They are going to revisit the issue of school closures, and will make a determination in the future. The Agenda for the June 17... Continue
On Broadway: In Boyes Hot Springs: Photos by Kathleen Hill Continue
Security Breach at Huge Natural Food Distributor Halts Shipments By Larry Barnett UNFI, United Natural Foods, Inc., the country’s largest distributor of natural food products to supermarkets and food stores, has suspended all shipments since June 5, 2025, due to what they term “a security... Continue
A story on SFGate provides details about a lawsuit brought by three Sonoma County citizens, accusing the County of Sonoma of spying on them with drones. In the article, its reported they have been victimized by "'a runaway spying operation' that has violated the constitutional... Continue
The City of Sonoma has launched its Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program—and is inviting local artists to be part of it. As part of the City’s Public Art Program, this new initiative will turn everyday utility boxes into eye-catching public art installations. Selected designs... Continue
Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) are regionally significant areas to be protected and improved. PCAs include natural habitats, farms and ranchlands, recreation areas, urban green spaces and locations that can help fight the effects of climate change. PCAs are nominated by local jurisdictions with land use... Continue
By Anna Pier At the regular May 8 meeting of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the Board of Trustees addressed many important issues, including approving the layoff of 35 teachers, a retroactive raise for the Superintendent who had just resigned, a contract approval for... Continue