The City of Sonoma has finalized the acquisition of two local apartment properties, safeguarding 18 affordable housing units in the community for at least the next 55 years. Although the city has approved hundreds of Affordable Housing units over the past 40 years, many of... Continue
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By Anna Pier Sonoma's own – and beloved - independent pharmacy, Adobe Drugs, was burglarized in the early morning of Friday October 3. Pharmacist and proprietor Aman Garg told the SUN, "I'm just heartbroken – that's all I know." He added, "I trust people." Explaining... Continue
Who Really Owns RR Right-Of-Way? By Larry Barnett The County of Sonoma plans to spend $2.7 million to purchase an abandoned railroad right-of-way for a recreational bike path on 8th Street East. According to Phillip Sales, former Sonoma County Parks Planning Administrator, the county is... Continue
Dear SVUSD Community, For several years now, Sonoma Valley Unified School District has been studying and implementing school consolidation in order to address significant declines in student population and budgetary issues. Commencing with the 2025-26 school year, Adele Harrison Middle School was closed and consolidated... Continue
The following was read by Trustee Catarina Landry at the Special Session September 23 This is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions I have faced as a trustee, and I know it is one of the most difficult conversations for our community. The... Continue
The people of Sonoma County deserve the strong civilian oversight of law enforcement they’ve asked for, delivered by government agencies that work together in good faith to deliver just that. Achieving this goal is possible but must be done responsibly and with deference to constitutional... Continue
Finance Director Prapti Aryal will present unaudited results of the City of Sonoma's finances for fiscal year 2024-25 at the next meeting of the City Council on September 29. The full report can be viewed HERE. A summary of the results for the City's General... Continue
The following letter has been sent by Rena Seifts, Acting Superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Dear SVUSD Community, After years of study, thoughtful dialogue, and community input, the SVUSD Board of Trustees voted 4–0 to adopt a resolution enabling the District to... Continue
By Anna Pier Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School Board will meet in Special Session Tuesday, September 23 in the City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West. Open Session of the meeting will start at approximately 5:00 PM, following a Closed Session. The Agenda... Continue
Acquisition of SOS Could Bring Long Term Valley Benefits By David Bolling While all may not be complete unity at the SOS Unity Kitchen – whose singular mission is to feed the hungry in Sonoma Valley – the final outcome of a recently negotiated marriage... Continue