The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would restrict the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide-dispensing devices in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. The proposed ordinance is intended to address growing public health, safety and... Continue

This article was originally published by AgAlert Oversupply of grapes, declining consumer demand and rising production costs are forcing California winegrape growers to make choices about whether to keep farming or tear out their vines. Some are trying a third option: “mothballing,” a term borrowed... Continue

The Sonoma City Council has selected Cristine Alilovich to serve as Sonoma’s next City Manager following a months-long nationwide recruitment process. Alilovich has served as the City’s Interim City Manager since April and has more than two decades of public sector leadership experience. Before coming to Sonoma,... Continue

by Nadia Lathan This article was originally published by CalMatters Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves, becoming one of the first states in the nation to respond to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans... Continue

Join the Springs MAC and North Sonoma Valley MAC for a joint community meeting with Caltrans to discuss current and planned Highway 12 safety improvements. Community members are invited to share concerns about pedestrian and bicycle safety, crossings, accessibility, traffic speeds, maintenance, and more. •... Continue

The City of Sonoma’s updated fee schedule will take effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with changes to fees for a variety of City services, permits, and applications. For permits and applications, fees will be based on the fee schedule in effect on the date the... Continue