Valley Chief Brian Cyr Leads Fire Line Saving former Sonoman’s Neighborhood By Anna Pier Eight firefighters and two engines from Sonoma Valley Fire District left for Los Angeles the evening of January 7 to assist with fighting the devastating fires that started that day. A... Continue
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Permit Sonoma has resumed issuing non-emergency well permits after a Sonoma County Superior Court judge temporarily lifted a previous court order that halted the process. On Dec. 17, the County was ordered to stop issuing well permits due to a lawsuit filed by Russian Riverkeeper... Continue
Sonoma’s Maki Aizawa, a co-curator of the remarkable Books Become Art exhibition at the Sonoma Valley Museum, talks with Anna Pier about her life in Japan, the artist book show at SVMA, and the artists she works with through Amu Arts. What is the genesis... Continue
The Sonoma Community Center has announced it will honor Manuel Merjil as the 2025 Muse Of The Year during the annual Muse Gala on Saturday, August 16. Reflecting the spirit and purpose of the Community Center, Merjil’s life represents “opportunity, unity and community,” says Vanessa... Continue
Set aside for a moment, if you can, issues of Democratic and Republican politics, homeland security, official language, national identity – all the real but ephemeral concerns around which we organize our national debate on immigration reform, and think for a moment about tides. Humans... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today allocated $500,000 to provide support for undocumented, immigrant and refugee residents of Sonoma County during this time of uncertainty nationwide. The services to be funded with these one-time discretionary dollars will focus on providing education on individuals’ legal... Continue
Picazo Café reopens The Chavez family just announced that they are now able to serve customers inside Picazo in a warm and cozy atmosphere free of smoke and smoky smells. Since a very sad fire last August 15, father Salvador, “Don Chava,” has been barbecuing... Continue
Happening Friday February 7th! Don't miss an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and a chance to make a difference for our students and community. This fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together, enjoy a fun night out, and support... Continue
This is the only way to describe what’s happened in relation to the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) since its closure. The closure alone was the first rock to tumble; disabled residents and their families were relegated to vagaries of care in a harsh landscape of... Continue
What is to become of us? Or rather, what is to become of those of us in modern civilization? This is an essential question, but it’s not being asked seriously as the rush into a world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gathers increasing momentum. Some have... Continue