The City of Sonoma has announced the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint... Continue
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The following letter has been released to the public: April 11, 2025 To the Sonoma Valley USD Community: As announced on March 13, 2025, a vacancy was created on the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District due to the resignation of... Continue
We're pleased to announce that a digital version of the printed Sonoma Valley Sun is now available online. Free of charge and having no "paywall" limiting access, readers can now see the entire printed version of the paper, including all the advertisements. The digital version... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital invites the community to its 5th Annual Women’s Health Symposium on Tuesday, May 6, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, presented by the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and UCSF Health. This year’s theme is “Stress Less – Live Longer,” and the program... Continue
As part of its cannabis program update Sonoma County Supervisors will receive the recommendations of Permit Sonoma on cannabis cultivation and the supply chain at the meeting of April 15, 2025. Among the elements to be considered are: Defining cannabis in the General Plan as... Continue
Join Sonoma Ecology Center for the annual Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale at Sonoma Native Plant Nursery—this Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am-1:00 pm! Discover over 60 species of vibrant wildflowers, drought-tolerant shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants—all locally grown to support wildlife and create sustainable, resilient landscapes. Acompáñanos para nuestra... Continue
The North Bay has seen one of the wetter seasons in California this year, with above-average rainfall. Since Oct. 1, Santa Rosa has received 40.68 inches of rain, 147.3% of average, and Ukiah has seen 34.48 inches, 104% of average. Thanks to this wet season,... Continue
Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the redwood used. With the amphitheater improvements complete,... Continue
Cartoon by Hilary: “”And then, suddenly, it was 3 P.M., and she hadn’t really gotten anything done.”
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. Continue
Upgrades to neighborhood park reflect community vision and long-term planning Sonoma County Regional Parks, starting April 14, 2025, is launching a major renovation of Larson Park in the Boyes Hot Springs area of Sonoma Valley. The $4 million project will improve the tennis and pickleball courts,... Continue