By David Bolling It finally happened, but not the way everyone thought it would. The months-long rumored, widely anticipated, unofficially confirmed but expected sale of Sonoma Media Investments (SMI) to the Hearst corporation – one of the largest media companies in the country – was... Continue
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At 12:15 pm Monday, May 19 the Sonoma Valley Unified School District sent by email a letter to the Sonoma Valley Community under the Subject line, "Update on Student Leadership and Next Steps." The letter announces a special school board meeting to be held at... Continue
This letter was sent to the four SVUSD Trustees who voted to relocate Flowery School. May 15, 2025 Dear Trustee [Name], We, the staff of Flowery School, respectfully request responses to the following questions regarding the proposed relocation of Flowery and the future of our... Continue
By Anna Pier Forty mothers, fathers and grandparents, plus a dozen children, held up signs to protest the impending decision to close their school. Standing in front of El Brinquito, on Highway 12 at the corner of Depot Road from 12:30 - 2:00 on May... Continue
By Anna Pier "It is difficult to share this. I am not returning for the next school year." Dr Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, made this announcement at the end of the State of the District event she had led... Continue
Do not miss the annual La Luz sponsored event this May 4, 2024 from 12pm-6pm in the Plaza of Sonoma to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Our community. Join us to enjoy a day full of live music, traditional Mexican food and colorful folk dance... Continue
At its meeting of April 21, 2025, the Sonoma City Council formally adopted a District-Based election plan, replacing it's At-Large voting method. Beginning in 2026, members of the City Council will be elected from districts. The city has adopted a five-district mapping plan to accommodate... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club will be celebrating their 125th year in 2026. As a lead up to this very exciting anniversary the club’s foundation has reinstated the clubs first project, The Plaza Fund, now renamed the “Plaza Beautification Fund”. The project will start with... Continue
The State of California continues to propose and enact housing legislation at a breakneck pace. Following on the heels of 2023 and 2024, a Fast Track Housing Package is likely to pass during 2025. The compendium of bills continues the trend of removing discretionary project... Continue
In its January 2025 report covering 2024, Moody Analytics addresses the major economic factors affecting Sonoma County. Among its findings: The local economy is performing well. Monthly job gains have abated in recent months, but on a year-ago basis, employment is on par with that... Continue