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

Live theatre is, well, actually live again, as Sonoma Arts Live presents an evening of cabaret music and song with Julie Ekoue-Totou, Sean O'Brien and Dani Innocenti Beem. The in-person evening is presented June 26 by Sonoma Arts Live -- its first live show in... Continue

The virtual health talk “What's new in the treatment of osteoarthritis?” will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 24, from 9 a.m.  Baqara “Maya” Yoder, Sonoma Valley Hospital pharmacist, will discuss new and emerging medication therapies for preventing and managing chronic joint and arthritic... Continue