Traffic “calming” Project Widely Unpopular By David Bolling A temporary traffic circle, installed to slow vehicles for increased bicycle safety at the intersection of West Third and Perkins Streets, has riled residents of the neighborhood who question the need, purpose, and even the cost of... Continue
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Looking Back on Four Decades of Building Common Ground in Sonoma Valley If you ask anyone about Richard Dale, Sonoma Ecology Center’s co-founder and executive director, recently named this year’s Sonoma County Climate Crisis Champion by Congressman Mike Thompson, a common thread emerges. Richard’s approach,... Continue
by Carolyn Jones This article was originally published by CalMatters It’s not quite the “Mississippi Miracle,” but California’s reading scores have been inching upwards since the state poured billions into changing the way students learn to read. A shortage of literacy coaches, however, may be preventing... Continue
Grinstead Amphitheatre in Sonoma Plaza is a cherished spot in our community, but over the years it suffered. Trees that were planted to add shade did not survive. Now a shade canopy has been installed in a cooperative effort between the City of Sonoma and... Continue
Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted by Nigel Duara and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett This article was originally published by CalMatters In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability,... Continue
The first Sonoma Valley wildfire of the 2026 fire season scorched 13.79 acres in the Hood Mountain watershed, opposite Oakmont and just east of the St. Francis Winery vineyards. According to CalFire Public Information Officer Jason Clay, the fire was reported at 1:01 p.m. on... Continue
Last year, homelessness dropped to its lowest level in Sonoma County in nearly two decades. Preliminary results from this year's annual Point-in-Time Count suggest homelessness has remained at its lowest level since 2007, even as financial challenges mount. The Jan. 30 count identified 1,951 people... Continue
During removal and construction, residents will continue to have access to their homes, although vehicles will not be able to cross the bridge. Everyone traveling through the area—including emergency responders and service providers—will use the signed detour route. While the closure will require some extra... Continue
Performances are on Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 18. Both are at 3 p.m., in Burlingame Hall, on the campus of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma, at 252 W. Spain Street. There is lots of free parking. Local history buffs and entertainers George... Continue
Sonoma resident Julian Mackie has announced his intention to run for City Council in District 1. The election for a four year term takes place this November. This is the first time City Council members will be elected via the city's new district system of... Continue