The Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Sonoma County established in March of 2022 the Sonoma Valley Early Care and Education Partnership Program. Director Juan Fresse has been focusing on getting families in the Valley the support they need to utilize quality child care to... Continue

By David Bolling Tony Moll holds ceremonial bell as viticulture class prepares to pick the school’s grapes. A good three years before most of them can legally drink it, a class of Sonoma Valley High School students are developing an intimate, hands-on relationship with wine.... Continue

Deploying its cadre of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, Jack London Park Partners has managed Jack London State Historic Park since 2012, preserving the park’s natural character and recreational opportunities for more than 100,000 visitors each year. For its success in maintaining the former home... Continue

Can green policies help sustain Sonoma’s economy? According to a group of local climate activists, the answer is yes. Developing environmental remediation solutions will not only improve the quality of life in communities but contribute to creating a healthy economy. Facilitated by Sedra Nathan, a... Continue

Mictlán delves into the ancient Aztec legend of the underworld, where souls must undergo nine trials to achieve eternal peace. The story follows Xail (pron Sha-eel), a woman who, after her death, is summoned by Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, to revisit the most meaningful... Continue

By Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Superintendent, Sonoma Valley Unified School District The Sonoma Unified School District has had several challenges. And now those challenges are leading to many difficult decisions that have to be made to not only address its budget issues, but also to improve... Continue

A current, late season heat wave has hit the North Bay, and the County of Sonoma has announced that a cooling center will be available in the the Sonoma Valley at the City of Sonoma Public Library 755 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 from... Continue

PG&E has announced that "the PSPS Potential forecast has been updated and now shows PSPS Warning for multiple counties across Northern California as breezy offshore flow and low humidity will contribute to elevated fire weather conditions tonight through Tuesday morning. More detailed information about exact... Continue

The 2024 Sonoma Plein Air Festival drew 31 nationally-acclaimed artists from around California and across the nation for a week of public creativity, art education and celebration. Founded in 2002 by Sonoma artist Keith Wicks and philanthropist Judy Vadasz, the annual festival features a plethora... Continue