SB 610 (WIENER) would eliminate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) mapping to open more areas for housing density. According to the bill’s opponents, a list that includes nearly 100 environmental and development watchdog groups statewide, this legislation has been misleadingly described as not related to housing. They... Continue
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Continuing a discussion from an earlier meeting, Sonoma’s Planning Commission will consider the impact of SB9 on residential lots at a special meeting on August 6, beginning at 6 p.m. in the City Council meeting room. An illustration of the potential effect of SB9 SB9,... Continue
The County of Sonoma has announced that construction is complete on a series of new improvements at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, a favorite destination for families and local sports leagues in the Boyes Hot Springs area near Sonoma. Sonoma County Regional Parks has successfully completed... Continue
In a Press Release today, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District has announced the selection of Troy Knox as the new Director of Special Education, effective August 1, 2024. Mr. Knox has over 25 years of leadership experience with the Napa Valley Unified School District... Continue
On Saturday, July 27, a crowd of 250 people gathered in the Grinsted Amphitheatre at the invitation of nonprofit Wake Up Sonoma to protest Project 2025, the proposed restructuring of American democracy developed by the conservative Heritage Foundation. Project 2025 has been described as a... Continue
New in Town | Alyssa Conder Valley Swim Club Valley Swim Club opening around the same time as the new pool at Sonoma Valley High School may have been confusing for someJ, and I can’t help but wonder if the sign outside the restaurant that... Continue
MDs Pictured L to R: Faramaz Mottalei, Andrew Nothmann, Nicholas Lopez, Andrew Fenton, Tim Smith, Seric Cusick, Nick Sawyer In August of last year Sonoma Valley Hospital began staffing the Emergency Department with a new, highly skilled group of emergency physicians. CEO John Hennelly contracted... Continue
Editor’s Note: On July 31 Nikita, who did not qualify for the finals, gave the Sun this statement: “What a week!! In Paris, for the Olympics … riding on the biggest stage for the sport that I love, BMX Freestyle, exchanging pins, meeting new friends … and while I may be disappointed... Continue
Disadvantaged communities in California are specifically targeted for investment of proceeds from the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program. The County of Sonoma’s General Plan Environmental Justice and Safety Element Updates now include such investments; however, the Sonoma Valley is not yet included in the areas slated to... Continue
Sewer laterals are the pipes that lead from homes or businesses to the sewer main. Leaking private building laterals are often one of the main sources of inflow and infiltration, commonly referred to as "I and I," that is treated by the Sonoma Valley County... Continue