On March 15, at 3 P.M., Richard Heinberg will speak at the Sonoma Community Center on the topic: What would a Real Renewable Energy Transition Look Like? Richard Heinberg is regarded as one of the world’s foremost advocates for a shift away from our current reliance... Continue
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By David Bolling There is a certain cosmic inevitability to the confluence of Kathy Witkowicki’s life and the honor bestowed on her when the City of Sonoma announced her selection as the 2025 Alcalde. More accurately, of course – in keeping with the gender predilections... Continue
Future Farmers of America Yes we do have future farmers, thank heavens. We need them badly. And we need to learn to grow our own food. So here’s good news. More high school students are taking classes in the Agriculture Department at Sonoma Valley High... Continue
By Anna Pier More than 75 people gathered in front of Sonoma City Hall on the cold, rainy evening of February 24 in vigil for Ukraine on the third anniversary of the country's invasion by Vladimir Putin's Russian forces. The event to honor and appreciate... Continue
Society creates government to provide what people need: to protect the common good, maintain order, defend against attack and sustain a stable economy. In doing so, governments are imperfect and disappointing, just like the people who create them. We are greatly disappointed in State and... Continue
For centuries, we in America have thought of ourselves as a nation of law and order. Between the two, law has maintained dominance while order has remained subordinate. That hierarchy now appears to be flipping. Democracy’s weakness is itself, which in their wisdom our founding... Continue
The City of Sonoma has announced the installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk at the intersection of Third Street West and West Spain Street. This improvement is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility. This location,... Continue
The pubic is invited to join the City of Sonoma for a special dedication ceremony honoring the late Larry Murphy and his lasting contributions to the community. The Larry Murphy Bridge, located on France Street near his longtime home, will be officially dedicated in his... Continue
At a Special Meeting on March 5, 2025 at 5pm, Sonoma's City Council will review maps of the city divided into election districts. This meeting is the third in a series leading up to the possible adoption of District-Based vs. At-Large elections of City Council... Continue
In advance of an approval of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) proposal by Eldridge Development to create nearly 1,000 homes, a hotel and commercial space, the Valley of the Moon Water District (VOMWD) is "requesting proposals from engineering firms, to evaluate the water system facilities... Continue