Kathleen Hill, Sonoma’s Grand Dame of food, wine and culinary contraptions beyond measure, former food and wine editor for the Sonoma Index Tribune, and before that food and wine columnist for the Sonoma Valley Sun, is returning to her weekly journalism roots. She’s coming home... Continue

The Springs community has been promised a community plaza since the last century. For any number of reasons, it just hasn’t come to be. Recently, a few promising cement blocks and picnic tables appeared in the space.  Supervisor Susan Gorin explained, “I would have liked... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma will again offer multiple Impetus Grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations. After a successful pilot in 2024, the group also will continue to offer a multi-year Encore Grant, which will give one 2025 Impetus Grant recipient a second grant of the... Continue

Pictured (L - R): Grace Berger, Leonora Spencer, Vanessa Carrillo, Maren McKesson, Savanah Rayner, Sofia Galetto Masquerade Ball to Raise Scholarship Funds and Support Youth Dance Programs For the first time in its 54-year history, the Sonoma Conservatory of Dance (known lovingly as “the ballet... Continue

Dementia is an umbrella term for different types of brain changes. The most referred-to type of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease, but there are several other types of brain-related changes that produce dementia symptoms.  The dementia of Alzheimer’s appears as two types, Young and Late-in-Life onset.... Continue

In anticipation of a major wind event beginning this afternoon, PG&E has set up an emergency relief station set up at the back parking lot of the first Congregational church with device charging and help with medical devices that need power, plus snacks, other local... Continue

New Firefighters/Paramedics pictured (L-R): Trevor Pappas, Sofía Íñiguez, Hunter Dannenbring, Steve Suter, Molly Anderson, Mike Hammer. Sofía is from Sonoma, Trevor from Kenwood, Molly, Steve and Hunter are all from Sonoma County, and Mike from the Bay area.  Sonoma County Measure H, approved by 61.8... Continue

At their final meeting Tuesday, October 15, after 3-½ hours, the School Consolidation Committee of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District unanimously made no recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Below is the text of what they approved. The Recommendation, with a Report, will be... Continue

Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop as a potential "inside slider" system moves into the Great Basin this weekend. Humidity will still be on the higher end at the start of the event on Thursday, but are expected to quickly dry out becoming critically... Continue