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Indoor mask rules to change on Feb. 16

February 9, 2022
Sonoma County will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16, though unvaccinated individuals over age 2 will continue to be required to wear masks in all indoor public areas. Additionally, businesses, venue operators and hosts may choose to continue... Continue

How to book a mystery date

February 7, 2022
Chocolate works, of course, but the real way to the heart is via the head --with a good book. The Sonoma Valley public library has come up with a clever Valentine's Day promotion: The Mystery Date with a Book. Each volume is wrapped in secrecy,... Continue

‘That’s how it feels to be homeless’

February 6, 2022
Nancy, age 62, is a client of Sonoma Overnight Support, which oversees overnight parking for the homeless in the city-owned parking lot on First Street West. The city is nearing a decision this month to move the SOS Safe Parking Program to the nearby Veterans... Continue

Fences, neighbors and private property

February 5, 2022
Is the purpose of government to protect the common welfare or protect private property? This question is at the heart of American politics and encapsulates many of the differences between those on the right and those on the left.  Conservatives argue that individual liberty is... Continue

Not Slowing Down – Sonoma City Council member Sandra Lowe

February 3, 2022
Mother of four, bilingual high school math teacher, campaign professional, school board member, dancer, local teachers union President, nonprofit executive, current Sonoma City Council member; at a point in life when many people sit back and retire, Sandra Lowe shows no signs of slowing down.... Continue

Bikes, boats and automobiles

February 1, 2022
With a CalTrans work order looming over the re-striping of Broadway, Sonoma’s City Council finally reached a conclusion about what type of bicycle lane (if any) it wanted. The vote was 3-2 in favor of a buffered bike lane running next to the lane of... Continue

Claws and effect

January 28, 2022
A big bear just moved into Sonoma Valley. You can't miss it. It's 28 feet tall, weighs 15 tons and is made of steel. The sculpture, by local artist Bryan Tedrick, was topped off by crane on January 24 in front of St. Anne’s Crossing... Continue
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