R.I.S.K.-Sonoma (Resources, Information, Support, and Knowledge) will be hosting a community discussion about the dangers of Fentanyl and accidental poisonings, particularly among young people. The town hall-style meeting will take place Monday, February 10, at the Sonoma Valley Boys and Girls Club, 100 Verano Avenue,... Continue
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Sonoma County will host in-person town hall meetings in Santa Rosa on Jan. 29 to update residents about their tenant protection rights including new rights recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. As of Jan. 1, the rules require landlords to report evictions to the... Continue
The Sonoma Plaza was filled with activity on Saturday as hundreds of people showed up at a rally and march sponsored by Wake Up Sonoma in support of human rights and to protest anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigrant policies of the incoming Trump administration, support reproductive rights,... Continue
Both City and County of Sonoma offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.. A national holiday, banks will also be closed. Continue
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, recently selected as Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, offers her thoughts and observations on the fires in Southern California, support for the immigrant community and priorities for the new year. To watch her interview on SoCoChat, the Sonoma County... Continue
By Larry Barnett At its recent meeting, Sonoma's Planning Commission received a presentation from a group of citizens concerning the concept of urban planning using "Green and Blue" infrastructure. According to the group, which includes members of the city's Climate Action and Cultural and Fine... Continue
Anne Sheridan has worked with SanDiego350, California Doughnut Economic Coalition, Degrowth California, DegrowUS, and the International Degrowth Network to develop strategy, advocate for policy, and build organizational capacity. She is motivated by a vision of a world where everyone works to meet each other’s needs... Continue
By Anna Pier A planned one-day strike on January 16 by the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) was averted when the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously, in a Special Session January 15, to approve a contract with... Continue
The majority of funding for Phase 1 construction has been secured, and Sonoma County Regional Parks is in the process of completing the improvement plans and specifications to secure our building permits and publicly bid the project. The project includes updated water and sewer service... Continue
By Anna Pier At their December 13 meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District conducted the election of new officers without allowing for public comment. The Brown Act, which governs the conduct of all public bodies, clearly states that a... Continue