Kathy Witkowicki, founder of Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, a nonprofit group that has provided assistance to thousands of at-risk youth since it began 28 years ago, has been named Sonoma County Woman of the Year by California State Senator Bill Dodd. Dodd made a surprise... Continue

In April of this year, the Executive Board of ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments), adopted a resolution supporting the action of the BAHFA (Bay Area Housing Finance Authority) Board to submit a ballot measure for a general obligation bond to finance affordable housing creation... Continue

An ominous, metaphorical cloud hangs over the Sonoma Valley, composed of a long list of unanswered questions about the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center. The center, universally referred to as SDC, remains in legal and political limbo following an emphatic, April 26 ruling by... Continue

Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm at the Sebastiani Theatre Small is Beautiful - The Quest to Preserve the Valley of the Moon July 14 at Sebastiani Theatre, you are invited to the Bay Area premier of “Small is Beautiful,”  a short film  created by... Continue

On June 22 Sonoma Immigrant Services invites the community to join a celebration of local naturalized citizens. The free event promises music, food and will feature entertainment by local folkloric dance troupe Quetzalén. The SIS citizenship program offers ESL and civics classes to prepare applicants... Continue

On June 18th, the Sonoma County Health Officer issued the following health advisory: Sonoma County residents are urged to limit outdoor activities in parts of the county with poor air quality caused by wildfire events both in and outside of Sonoma County. People may experience... Continue

The Sonoma City Council will consider the city's proposed budget on Wednesday night at its regular meeting. The budget, as proposed by City Manager David Guhin, includes a General Fund deficit of $2.9 million, nearly $2 million higher than last year. Sonoma's General Fund is... Continue

On June 14, 2024, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 balanced budget, representing approximately $2.5 billion in total expenditures, a 10 percent increase from the prior fiscal year. The final budget adds 43 full-time County positions for... Continue

Understanding your designated zone in advance is crucial for swift evacuation in an emergency. Identify your zone, then note it down, take a screenshot, or memorize it to ensure you can reference it quickly when necessary. The City of Sonoma is divided into four quadrants... Continue