The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter Association continues Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration tradition with a grand fireworks show. (Note there will be no Plaza party or parade this year.) The pomp begins with a car cruise through the Sonoma Valley organized by the Devils Darling’s starting at... Continue

On the Sonoma Plaza duck pond, a scene of serenity and togetherness. Photo by Diane Askew. Continue

Dry fountains, dirtier cars and watering the yard two days a week. The drought begins Wednesday. Effective July 1, all Sonoma residents, businesses, schools, and City facilities are required to cut indoor and outdoor water use by 20% compared to 2020 levels.  Residential and commercial... Continue

With drought-season restrictions (in place in Sonoma; coming soon to the County), managing a 'water budget' will soon be vital -- and that includes maintaining your garden. The experts at US Master Gardeners say, plan like you do for a vacation budget. What savings can... Continue

-- The Sonoma County Climate Activist Network Fire has been part of the California landscape for eons. We will not stop fire; we need to protect homes and communities from fire, keep evacuation routes clear, and stop new building in fire-prone zones. Sonoma County Supervisors... Continue

Camryn Berger, 2021 Salutatorian of Sonoma Valley High School, delivered this speech at the June 4 commencement ceremony. Many would argue that it is a miracle alone that we are even standing here today. For, the class of 2021’s freshman year marked the beginning of... Continue

Joseph Silvi, the 2021 Valedictorian of Sonoma Valley High School, delivered this speech at the June 4 commencement ceremony.  As we collectively recall, we experienced annual wildfires beginning in our freshman year. In addition to all of this, our world changed drastically when Covid-19 hit... Continue

Ron Brocco, grand president of the Native Sons of the Golden West, takes a moment to observe the 175th anniversary of the Bear Flag Revolt at the Sonoma Plaza statue commemorating the raising of what would become the California state flag. A Native Sons plaque,... Continue

Sonoma’s Praxis Peace Institute continues to present zoom events with critical thinkers. On June 25: progressive voice Dennis Kucinich. Dennis Kucinich June 25, 1 p.m. A Progressive Agenda, Overcoming the Power Structures   Dennis Kucinich served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio’s 10th district for 14... Continue