Sonoma County saw an overall 22 percent decrease in the area’s homeless population last year, according to preliminary results of the 2023 Sonoma County Point-in-Time survey. A summary of the one-day count, conducted on Jan. 27, 2023, was released May 24 by the County's Department... Continue

A formal campaign to recall John Kelly, the embattled board trustee of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, is well underway. Having been certified by the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters, the petition is in circulation now. To get the recall on the ballot, supporters... Continue

Each week at Vintage House in Sonoma, Lori Saldal helps distribute food for seniors. With a table set outside at the front entrance, and a list of recipients to check, she hands out free meals. While Sonoma is known for its stunning beauty and winery cuisine,... Continue

Late this week, a flat-bed truck will pull into Jack London State Park and unload a nine-foot Steinway grand piano. The cargo, traveling from San Francisco and later bound for state and national parks in Oregon, is the heart of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music... Continue

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley has been named Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 3 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “This club has been a community stalwart for six decades, helping tens of thousands of kids reach their potential through nationally recognized... Continue

[caption id="attachment_128392" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Rotary club president Scott Murray; Rotary club service chair Shanis Nelson; Vanessa Rognlien from the Sonoma Community Center; Miguel Alcaraz from Sonoma Valley; United youth soccer; Victor Ferrer from Grupo Folklórico Quetzalen; James Whittaker from Homeless Action Sonoma; Michael Irvine from... Continue

Hikers traversing Creekside Nature Trail can enjoy views of a beautiful cherry plum tree that bursts into a beautiful bloom of pink flowers in spring, a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Ridge, and Hood Mountain to the West. As the name suggests, the trail passes by... Continue

La Luz Center, in collaboration with Kimzin Creative, local arts and equity consulting group, will present four, free arts summer camps for local youth June 20 through August 4. The camps are designed to give youth an opportunity to learn about themselves and latinx culture... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA), a non-profit trade organization representing the wineries, grape growers, and community of Sonoma Valley, has named Robyn Sebastiani as its new Executive Director. "Robyn brings a wealth of experience and expertise, along with a deep passion for... Continue