Sonoma’s Planning Commission to continue General Plan discussion

At a special meeting on August 22, 2024, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission will continue its discussion of the city's General Plan and future land use. Specifically, the commission will continue to explore, among other topics, Increasing residential densities Encouraging new jobs-generating uses in... Continue

The look of new housing in the City of Sonoma

Hummingbird Cottages, a new housing development in Sonoma on Fifth Street West and MacArthur Street West is rising quickly. A combination of 15 homes, including 9 single-family homes and 6 duet homes which include three Affordable Housing units, is being developed under the provisions of... Continue

The popular Picazo Cafe struck by fire, closed for now

The owners of Picazo Cafe, the popular eatery located on Arnold Drive at Grove Street, have announced that they are temporarily closed due to a fire. "Unfortunately, we suffered a fire at our business today. Fortunately, everyone is safe but nevertheless the business that we... Continue

What is Christian Nationalism, and should we be concerned about it?

Actor and activist Peter Coyote has concerns, and will share them during a two-hour discussion with other notable activists and the public on September 7, 2025, from 6-8pm at Burlingame Hall at the First Congregational Church . “It’s something I pay attention to,” Coyote said... Continue

Celebrating La Luz Summer Camps

Local students performed in a Mexican folkloric dance and mariachi presentation on August 2 on the stage of the El Verano Community School Center to share their new skills and celebrate the conclusion of their two-week camp. Leonardo Lobato, Executive Director of La Luz Center,... Continue

$20-Billion affordable housing bond pulled from the November ballot

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) has pulled the $20-Billion affordable housing bond measure from the ballot, instead deciding to let voters first decide about lowering the threshold for passage of housing bond measures to 54% from the current 67%. The proposed measure, approved... Continue

Live from Israel: Sonoma’s Dr. Ofer Zur to report via Zoom

Psychologist Ofer Zur, PhD, is traveling in Israel and the West Bank and will do a LIVE Zoom broadcast for the Praxis Peace Institute from one of the cities he will be visiting on August 16th. In the West Bank, his guide will be Palestinian... Continue

A dense pocket forest is planned for Sassarini Elementary School

Planting of a new dense pocket forest on the Sassarini Elementary School campus, called a Miyawaki Forest, will happen this fall. The plan is supported by the local Garden Club, Sonoma Ecology Center, and other local groups, with professional arborist guidance from A Plus Tree... Continue

SOS serves an increasing number of meals in July

Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) continues to see a big increase in the number of individuals needing meals. In July, 6,255 meals were served. SOS serves breakfast and lunch in its Unity Kitchen, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. They also deliver meals to... Continue

Jack Ding and Sandra Lowe, unchallenged in election, will remain on City Council

With no new candidate nomination papers submitted to the City of Sonoma by the deadline of August 9, 2024, both Jack Ding and Sandra Lowe will retain their seats and remain on the City Council for another four year term. Elected in 2021, both Ding... Continue

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