January 6 Hearings Hero in Sonoma By David Bolling Liz Cheney, the daughter of America’s most polarizing modern vice president, the conservative former Member of Congress who represented uber-conservative Wyoming’s single seat in the House of Representatives, and the most visible Republican hero of the... Continue
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President of the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District has announced the appointment of a new Superintendent, confirming what the Sonoma Valley Sun predicted several days ago. His announcement is a follows: January 16, 2026 Dear Employees and Community Members, We... Continue
By Larry Barnett Well over one hundred residents of the City of Sonoma and the adjacent county neighborhoods abutting the city limits gathered at Vintage House on Wednesday, January 14 to review the city’s Draft Land Use Plan. Gathered at tables seating 8-10 people, the... Continue
While unconfirmed, a reliable source has indicated that Jason Sutter, Sonoma resident of 30-plus years and former Principal of Prestwood School, is the likely choice of the Sonoma Valley School District Board of Trustees for the next Superintendent of Schools in Sonoma. He is presently... Continue
The City of Sonoma has announced that vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market season are now open. The market, held in the historic Sonoma Plaza, is a beloved weekly tradition bringing together thousands of visitors to shop, dine, and... Continue
By Anna Pier In a four to one vote, on January 8 the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District approved the petition of the MacArthur Park Charter School Board (MPCS) to open a TK–5 (Transitional Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) school in... Continue
A Sonoma County resident died this past weekend after consuming wild mushrooms. Statewide, there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning, including three deaths and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. Given that, in an average year, fewer than five cases statewide... Continue
Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo was elected 2026 chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors yesterday, becoming the first Latina to lead the five-member body in the County of Sonoma’s 176-year history. Supervisor Chris Coursey was named vice chair, and Supervisor David Rabbitt was named chair... Continue
The City of Sonoma invites the public to the 2026 Council Goal Setting Session, noon to 5pm, taking place at the Sonoma Community Center, room 110. This is an opportunity for the public to engage with the City Council and help shape the goals and... Continue
As ICE enforcement increases, knowledge about the way in which local law enforcement interacts with ICE is increasingly important. Policy 425 of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office provides guidelines about how the Sheriff's Office interacts with federal immigration officials. Below are the details of that... Continue