The Coronavirus pandemic has hurt businesses in multiple ways. Not only has lockdown restrictions meant that many businesses cannot get customers through the door, but the market crash and complete uncertainty over the economy have led to another credit crunch. Difficulties of getting a business... Continue
What’s Happening
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The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.9 billion budget for 2020-21 it says avoids layoffs while making investments in critical areas such as fire recovery, permanent supportive housing, COVID-19 response, and mental health and homeless services. The Board was faced with a... Continue
The Sonoma Cheese Factory is open for the first time in years under new owners Sonoma’s Best Hospitality Group, a consortium owned by Ken and Stacy Mattson that includes Sonoma Valley properties valued at $100 million or more. The Mattsons reportedly paid $3.75 million to... Continue
Bryana Fleming is no ordinary house painter – she rendered this colorful mural on the side of a home on Lucas Avenue near Riverside Drive. An accomplished artist and muralist, Fleming was commissioned by Tim and Dana Taylor, who “wanted something light and positive and... Continue
Altimira Middle School Vice Principal Aaron Gildengorin and Principal Chrissy Waters get ready for the distribution of school supply kits. The district-wide program, created in partnership with The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, and La Luz, gives every student a free... Continue
As part of its monthly “Celebrate Sonoma” program, the Sonoma City Council will tonight recognize the community efforts of Norah Collins. The proclamation of September 9, 2020 as “Norah Collins Day” will be officially declared during the Council's 6 p.m. meeting. How to watch it.... Continue
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all Evacuation Warnings related to the Walbridge Fire. See the list. Continue
More extreme heat, high winds and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs are on the way to Sonoma County. The US National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch for the North Bay Mountains to a Red Flag Warning starting at 10:00 PM Monday through... Continue
Sonoma Valley is not threatened by the fire in western Sonoma County. But as part of a preparedness plan, the City and County have designated evacuation zones in case of a drastic emergency. The map above shows the four quadrants of Sonoma, and adjacent zones. For... Continue
First District Supervisor Susan Gorin invites community members to apply for positions in local policymaking bodies. “Local government leaders want to hear your thoughts and your ideas on how to make improvements to a variety of issues in our community,” said Supervisor Susan Gorin. “Please... Continue