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Strange bedfellows behind Sonoma County’s cannabis push

The North Bay Leadership Council endorsed an extreme cannabis ordinance that invites massive outdoor cultivation in Sonoma County. Friedman’s Home Improvement, Comcast, Redwood Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, Kaiser Permanente, St. Joseph Health, and Sutter Health are on its letterhead.  The proposal eliminates health, safety,... Continue

History, pandemic recovery, relationships — the Zoom list

Presentations of note coming up:  Friday, May 7, 4 p.m. Love and Relating in the Time of COVID Linda and Charlie Bloom, psychotherapists and relationship counselors Presented by the Praxis Peace Institute Linda Bloom (LCSW) and Charlie Bloom (MSW) trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors.... Continue

Snap judgement: Earth Day photo contest winners

Congratulations to Julia Lindsey and Leah Carter, winners of Sonoma's 1st Annual Earth Day Photography Contest. As part of Earth Action Week and in honor of Earth Day, the City encouraged people to submit photos of their favorite natural spot, plants or creatures in Sonoma. Here... Continue

Teen volunteers report on Earth Day event, and beyond…

A volunteer team readies for the Nathanson Creek clean-up portion of the April 23 Earth Day event. Photo by Kristen Russell.  By Simone York, Caroline Studdert, and Emma Melendy -- members of Sonoma Ecology Center’s “Earthling” teen volunteer group Since our last update, we have been... Continue

Congressional congrats for outgoing Vintners & Growers ED

Congressman Mike Thompson presents a very special Congressional Record to outgoing Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Executive Director Maureen Cottingham. The statement recognized her leadership and impact on the community, often under challenging conditions. “Under Ms. Cottingham’s guidance, the SVVGA has achieved numerous accomplishments, including... Continue

County’s free small business webinars

Sonoma County Economic Development Week, May 3-7, offers free Virtual Workshops on starting, financing and marketing a business in Sonoma County, and Virtual Corridor Walks with the Board of Supervisors. VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS Market Research and Intro to Digital Marketing:  This workshop will feature Mustafa Tolosa,... Continue