Santa is coming to town -- in a old fire truck. The annual visit is Friday, December 3, 5-7pm on Sonoma Plaza. Join the Sonoma Valley Volunteer Firefighter Association for a cup of Hot Chocolate as you wait for Santa to arrive at the Historic Sonoma Plaza... Continue

[caption id="attachment_115719" align="aligncenter" width="420"] At the Springs lot along Highway 12 and bordering Encino Avenue to the south, Homeless Action Sonoma plans for 18 tiny houses served by a temporary ADA compliant restroom trailer.[/caption] In a big step toward the determination to provide overnight shelter... Continue

For the 19th consecutive year, race fans and community members can help spread holiday cheer to Sonoma Valley children by donating toys to Sonoma Raceway’s High-Powered Toy Drive. All toys collected during the toy drive, which runs through Dec. 13, will be distributed to Sonoma... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District is governed by five trustee, each representing a geographic area. Based on 2020 census data, the district is looking at changing those area boundaries, and invites public comment with meetings on December 7 and January 11. Find info and... Continue

Those holiday bells don't ring themselves. Each December, F.I.S.H. provides Holiday Baskets for 550 Sonoma Valley families. The baskets are filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, bread, cheese, non-perishable staples, and a dessert. Also included is a gift card, so the family can purchase... Continue

The Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) Specific Plan project has developed three land use alternatives for the 900-acre property. You can access the full alternatives report and other project materials here. The final Preferred Plan, which must be submitted to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors... Continue

Broadcasting from a new tower overlooking Stage Gulch Road, local radio station KSVY has expanded and improved its radio signal to reach more listeners in Sonoma Valley and beyond. KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM has acquired and installed a new antenna, 850 ft above sea level.... Continue

In the 1870s, Colonel Armstrong set aside an area for a natural park.  In 1917 Sonoma County purchased the property for $80,000.  The State of California opened Armstrong Redwoods State Park in 1936.  THANK GOODNESS. Local activism in the 1960s stopped the Bodega Bay Nuclear Power... Continue