Sonoma County has launched an ambitious program to slow the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable -- low-income, essential worker and Latinx communities.  The County remains at the state’s most restricted, high-case level, and the 95476 zip code is among the hardest hit.  The... Continue

By Kathleen Finigan, Yes on Measure P -- In a grim effort to defeat Measure P, which will strengthen the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement and Outreach (IOLERO), Sheriff Mark Essick and the Deputy Sheriff's Association have loudly trumpeted their commitment to transparency. ... Continue

  Update, October 22 -- Sonoma Museum of Art’s successful Wall2Wall online art auction, held October 8-13, sold over 95 percent of a wonderful selection of over 140 artworks.  Funds raised benefit SVMA’s arts education and public programs. “We are thrilled by exceeding our fundraising... Continue

Sonoma County has placed a drive-thru drop box for election ballota at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Ballots will be accepted 24/7 for daily pick-up by a County election worker for direct delivery to the Registrar's Office. The post office is not involved... Continue

A ‘Red Flag Warning’ will be in effect tonight (10/19) at 11 p.m. through Wednesday (10/21) morning as gusty winds are forecast in the North Bay Mountains.   In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch beginning Wednesday evening (10/21) through... Continue

[caption id="attachment_90347" align="alignright" width="420"] Project Pink breast screenings use the Hospital’s new 3D Mammography System with state-of-the-art technology for improved accuracy.[/caption] Sonoma Valley Hospital will offer no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during October. The screening... Continue

Food as a basic necessity has been highlighted through numerous programs and actions here in the Valley.  These include the great ongoing work of Redwood Empire Food Bank, the local Meals on Wheels program, the monumental work of the folks at F.I.S.H. in the Springs,... Continue

Halloween is the latest victim of the cancel culture. First off, those costumes are offensive to many, such as ghosts, who see their whole afterlife culture being misappropriated. But mainly, canceled as in postponed due to raging virus. Health officials have banned parties, and strongly... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center will administer Flu vaccines at Vintage House on Thursday, October 22, 10am to noon, at no charge. Open to all, with choice of the regular dose or the high dose of this year's flu vaccine. Participates must wear a mask. If... Continue