By Brytann Busick | Special to The Sun --  The West seems to be on track to have catastrophic wildfires every year. Diverse interests place blame on a wide variety of causes including climate change and decades of inadequate land management. Here in Sonoma County,... Continue

Meet the newest fire engine in the Sonoma Valley Fire District fleet, E3358, stationed at Mayacamas Station 8. The rig was designed for the station’s mountain-side location high above the Valley on Trinity Road, with the body and cab mounted on a sleek and shorter... Continue

In the immediate aftermath of the 2017 fires, a rallying slogan began appearing on signs throughout the Sonoma Valley: The Love In The Air Is Thicker Than The Smoke. In the wake of recent fires, a new art project -- dubbed Love In The Air 2020... Continue

Pets Lifeline has announced a transition of leadership for its Board of Directors as Marchelle Carleton takes the helm as president of Sonoma Valley’s only animal shelter. She moves into the post previously occupied by Kevin Schuh, who has served as board president since June of... Continue

Park operators are still taking stock of the damage done to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park by the recent Glass Fire -- both in acres burned and the economic impact yet to come. The park is operated by the Sonoma Ecology Center, which reports that although... Continue

A small base of customers in Sonoma County is being warned by PG&E of a possible Power Shutoff on Wednesday as hot, windy weather returns to the region.  Find out more. PG&E said it has notified customers in targeted portions of 21 counties about a... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital will host flu vaccine drive-through clinics on Oct. 15 and 22 at Vintage House in Sonoma. Continue

With election ballots arriving in local post offices this week, the County has placed a drive-thru drop box at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Napa St. Mail-in ballots will be accepted 24/7. The two other secure drop box locations for Sonoma Valley are... Continue