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
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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
SVCHC is the nonprofit in the Valley that serves the most people, and serves the people who need it most. You can make a HUGE difference. The Board meets for a couple of hours a month. Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) is a non-profit,... Continue
If the financial contributions over the fight over Measure J, the ballot measure intended to forbid factory farming in Sonoma County are any indication, opponents of the measure should feel confident. Financial contribution filings made on October 24, 2024 (Form 460) show a massive imbalance,... Continue
Sonoma Valley Fire District will conduct an 18-acre controlled burn on Tuesday, October 29, on private property along Hawks Beard Road in the George Ranch area off Grove Street. This burn is part of ongoing fire prevention efforts to reduce grasses and surface fuels and... Continue
A new partnership will improve creek health and foster wellness through connecting with nature. In a public statement, the Sonoma Ecology Center announced the first major project advancing Sonoma Ecology Center’s long-term plan to improve the health of Upper Sonoma Creek has broken ground at... Continue