The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted an updated Active Transportation Plan to guide future improvements to human-powered transportation throughout unincorporated Sonoma County. The plan will help the County prioritize potential projects and pursue funding for improved bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and... Continue
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How Sonoma Valley is caring for its home, and what comes next On a clear evening at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, you can watch the moon rise over the hills while the valley below goes quiet. For many of us, that view is familiar. This... Continue
Lady Dragons host 14th-seed St. Helena Wednesday By Steven Serafini Sonoma Valley Sun Sports Editor After capturing the Vine Valley Athletic League (VVAL) championship in only its second year of existence, the Sonoma Valley High School girls’ flag football team will now make its inaugural... Continue
In response to reports that some Sonoma County voters have not received their vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election, the Registrar of Voters is reminding residents that they can obtain replacement ballots or vote in person. The Registrar of Voters has not determined... Continue
When was the last time you visited Sonoma Valley High School? If it has been a while, you might be surprised by what you find today. Sonoma Valley High School has served generations of families in our community. Parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors all have... Continue
I’ve been anxious lately. Personal losses, climate change, the news and political corruption are too much. So, I turned to Martin Seligman’s book, “Learned Optimism.” His research showed that one tool for feeling good is “to distract yourself from depressing thoughts.” Perking up our mood... Continue
A joint meeting of Sonoma's City Council and Planning Commission will be held on Wednesday October 27 at 6p.m. to review options that alter the city's Inclusionary Requirement for Affordable Housing. The Inclusionary Requirement currently mandates that any new housing development containing over five units... Continue
By Steven Serafini Sonoma Valley Sun Sports Editor In their inaugural, 2025 WNBA season, the Golden State Valkyries didn’t waste any time in writing professional women’s basketball history as an expansion team by reaching the playoffs in their first year. On top of that, they... Continue
Historical Society Preserves the Past By Patricia Cullinan History provides context for our lives and offers a fresh perspective on the world around us. For those reasons, and to preserve the historical record of one of California’s most historically significant sites, the Sonoma Valley Historical... Continue
By A Concerned Sonoma Valley Educator On a Monday morning when Sonoma Valley Unified School District staff were set to begin mandatory professional development around LGBTQ+ student support, the flag representing those very students was quietly removed from outside Sonoma Valley High School. The irony... Continue