At the close of a court hearing on April 26, Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Bradford DeMeo ordered that the SDC Specific Plan and EIR approvals be set aside. In a Press Release, Local environmental groups Sonoma County Tomorrow and Sonoma Community Advocates for a... Continue

Garbage collection in the City of Sonoma is provided by the Sonoma Garbage Company, a private contractor which the city has used for many decades. The City of Sonoma is Sonoma Garbage Company's only client. A public hearing about a proposed increase in rates is... Continue

By Caitlin Cornwall, Sonoma Ecology Center For this Earth Day week – and every day – we all need visions of where we’re going, ways to imagine the sustainable societies we’re trying to build. Let’s keep our spirits up by deeply enjoying the land and... Continue

The Sonoma Active Transportation Plan is underway! Last fall, the Sonoma County Transit Authority (SCTA) collected over 100 ideas for sidewalk improvements, higher visibility crosswalks, and new bicycle paths. The City of Sonoma (City) is committed to fostering safer and more enticing environments for walking, biking, and utilizing... Continue

Bay Area Fast Trak reports that some customers have reported receiving texts notifying them of tolls due and providing a link to one of several fraudulent websites where they can pay. Bay Area Fast Trak reports that some customers have reported receiving texts notifying them... Continue

The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for All” funded park projects being considered in the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. PROS will consider two potential park projects at thier upcoming Special Meeting on Monday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.... Continue

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an expanded version of the county’s tree protection ordinance, which will preserve more of the county’s trees and help to combat climate change given that woodlands pull carbon from the atmosphere. The updated Tree Protection Ordinance... Continue

Larry Murphy, former Sonoma Mayor, council member, and Pub owner has passed away. A local teacher and artist, Larry was loved and appreciated by many in the community for his warmth, generosity, good humor and intelligence.  Larry loved his Irish heritage, and his ownership of... Continue

In a unanimous 7-0 vote at its meeting of April 18, Sonoma’s Planning Commission denied the request of the owner of the historic Cooperage building on 1st Street West to allow a vacation rental and wine tasting room. The Cooperage building, owned by Leslie and... Continue