Over the course of the past 40 years – give or take a decade – Sonoma Valley has been lulled into a false sense of security about its economic future. We were riding the crest of a global love affair with wine, we had become... Continue
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The media is on fire about the Epstein files, and rightfully so. The files reveal the way an entire class of men – wealthy, celebrated, entitled – routinely connected with each other to share contacts, socialize and enjoy themselves, often at the expense of others.... Continue
There's still time to sign up for summer camps! Give kids the chance to get outside, make friends and enjoy hands-on activities, including arts and crafts, games and journaling, along with swimming and Spring Lake Water Park fun, team building, kayaking and outdoor skills. Scholarships... Continue
This Sonoma County Parks Foundation fundraiser invites residents and visitors of all skill levels to capture the beauty of our 60+ Sonoma County Regional Parks. Get out your camera (or your phone!), head into your favorite parks and start taking photos of eye-catching views, vistas... Continue
The Sonoma City Council will meet in closed session at a special meeting on March 4, 2026 to discuss the possible appointment of an interim City Manager. The current City manager David Guhin will be departing in April of this year. Closed sessions are permitted... Continue
Many common residential projects don't require a lengthy plan review? Permit Sonoma offers two pathways designed to get you permitted quickly and keep your project moving. The Expedited Permit Program focuses on complete, clearly prepared residential applications that are limited in scope and ready for streamlined... Continue
When we first moved to the Sonoma Valley in 2002, I had a naive view of the town of Sonoma and the valley. I thought with chickens on the plaza, small locally owned shops and restaurants, it was a place frozen in time, different from... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, author and humorist. She also happens to have been born and raised right here in Sonoma. Continue
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker More people are withdrawing from conversations about politics now. Some say, “It doesn’t do any good.” Others whisper, “It’s too stressful.” I get it. We have to... Continue
By Loretta Carpio Carr At a time when there is so much worry, sadness, and anger, I find that I need to engage in inspiring activities to maintain my motivation and happiness. For me, music... Continue