The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively approved a set of tenant protection measures that, if approved on second reading, will provide new rights to renters in the unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance would go into effect 30 days after the... Continue

The latest market data from July on home prices in Sonoma County indicate that prices continue their upward trajectory. Despite higher interest rates, the prices for both Condos and Single Family homes remain high.  The median price for two bedrooms/two bath condos is $450,000; three... Continue

In 2012 the City of Sonoma created the STID for a period of three years, allowing the hotels and lodging establishments within city limits to assess a 2% fee on all hotel guests room charges on stays of no more than 30 days. At the... Continue

At a special meeting on August 22, 2024, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission will continue its discussion of the city's  General Plan and future land use. Specifically, the commission will continue to explore, among other topics, Increasing residential densities Encouraging new jobs-generating uses in... Continue

Hummingbird Cottages, a new housing development in Sonoma on Fifth Street West and MacArthur Street West is rising quickly. A combination of 15 homes, including 9 single-family homes and 6 duet homes which include three Affordable Housing units, is being developed under the provisions of... Continue

The owners of Picazo Cafe, the popular eatery located on Arnold Drive at Grove Street, have announced that they are temporarily closed due to a fire. "Unfortunately, we suffered a fire at our business today. Fortunately, everyone is safe but nevertheless the business that we... Continue

Actor and activist Peter Coyote has concerns, and will share them during a two-hour discussion with other notable activists and the public on September 7, 2025, from 6-8pm at Burlingame Hall at the First Congregational Church . “It’s something I pay attention to,” Coyote said... Continue

Local students performed in a Mexican folkloric dance and mariachi presentation on August 2 on the stage of the El Verano Community School Center to share their new skills and celebrate the conclusion of their two-week camp. Leonardo Lobato, Executive Director of La Luz Center,... Continue

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) has pulled the $20-Billion affordable housing bond measure from the ballot, instead deciding to let voters first decide about lowering the threshold for passage of housing bond measures to 54% from the current 67%.  The proposed measure, approved... Continue