The Dangers of Demolition By David Bolling In the enduring controversy over SDC – whether Sonoma County and the State of California should be allowed to shoehorn 2,400 new residents and their personal vehicles, pets, accumulated presence – onto an ecologically fragile, biologically-critical and logistically... Continue
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On 2/17/26 at 6:56 PM, Deputies from the Sonoma Police Department and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office along with EMS from the Sonoma Valley Fire Department arrived at a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 600 block of Broadway. The... Continue
Mental wellness for women and girls in Sonoma County is shaped by cumulative stress, trauma exposure, identity-based marginalization, and barriers to accessible, culturally responsive care. These challenges have intensified in recent years as residents have experienced repeated disruption, including catastrophic fires, the COVID-19 pandemic, and... Continue
Understanding Auto Surveillance Cameras By Larry Barnett Sixteen automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras surround the City of Sonoma, monitoring the vehicles that pass through the city. Installed in 2023, they now play a central role in solving serious crimes, many – if not most... Continue
The owner De Nova Homes has decided not to proceed with the construction phase of the project After a lengthy and complex application process that included the demolition of a significant, historic home, De Nova Homes has decided to sell the project and its granted... Continue
The following note was sent from Sonoma City Hall to City Commissioners this afternoon: I have accepted the position of Sonoma County Executive, following my selection by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. I will remain in my role with the City through March, and... Continue
Iconic High School Symbol Flies Again By Helen Marsh David Bell was elected president of the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District in December 2025. He was elected by a vote of his fellow board members. In January, Bell ran into... Continue
The Sonoma City Council has selected Gary Edwards as the City of Sonoma’s 2026 Honorary Alcalde, honoring more than two decades of service and leadership in support of the Sonoma community. Edwards was formally named at the January 26, 2026 City Council meeting. The Honorary... Continue
Intimate View of Artists in Craft in the Valley Show By Anna Pier Craft in the Valley is a remarkable exhibit in Room 212 of the Sonoma Community Center featuring local artists. It began when the show's curators, Simon Blattner and Barbara Wells, made an... Continue
The intersection of State Route 121 and 8th Street East is a key regional corridor that experiences heavy commuter traffic and limited left-turn facilities, leading to congestion and operational challenges. To address these issues, the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA), in partnership with... Continue