Kathy King, Executive Director of SOS (Sonoma Overnight Support) reports that SOS served 6,820 meals in April, 2024. "Every day," King notes, "our intake specialist, Laura Zavala, greets those who come to Unity Kitchen. Some are cold and hungry, while others have just finished the... Continue

According to realtor Matt Sevenau, and based upon the year-to-date, despite high interest rates the price of homes sold in Sonoma County will rise in 2024. "Ever since the beginning of the year, and now moving into the spring selling season, striking shifts in supply... Continue

Per the staff report prepared for the City Council meeting of May 15th, taking place in the City Council Meeting room at 177 First Street West, beginning at 6pm: The City intends to establish a comprehensive process for annual permitting and monitoring all sidewalk seating... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Sun will resume twice-monthly publication in June, after a three-month hiatus following the unexpected death of its devoted Owner, Publisher and Editor, Val Robichaud, a beloved member of the Sonoma Valley media community. It now welcomes tax deductible donations to underwrite it,... Continue

Since January of 2023 CalFire gathered Strategic Plan input by many means including, a department wide employee survey, an external pubic and stakeholder survey, in person and virtual meetings and with employees, Contract County Chiefs, and other stakeholders. As a result of these efforts, CalFire... Continue

On Saturday morning, May 4, members of women’s collective giving organization Impact100 Sonoma gathered at Hanna Center to celebrate its 15th anniversary and the annual awarding of grants to nonprofits serving valley residents. Thirteen $25,000 Impetus Grants were awarded. One recipient, Sonoma Immigrant Services, also... Continue

Ribbon-cutting will open this year's Farmers Market, the weekly gathering in Sonoma's eight acre Plaza that attracts locals and visitors alike. More than just a Farmers Market, the weekly gathering features music and food vendors in addition to the produce of local farmers. Beginning at... Continue

After two and a half years of frustration and hard work, HAS secured a tremendous achievement last week on the 18th of April. Twenty-two of twenty-two Tiny Homes received their final approval for Occupancy. This Certificate of Occupancy means that the existing and preliminary permitting... Continue

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board has released a demographic report detailing the business and economic changes in ownership and operation in the county's business sector. According to the report, business ownership in Sonoma. Sonoma County’s population has grown steadily in the past few decades,... Continue