By Anna Pier | Sonoma Sun -- At a packed-house marathon meeting March 9, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District board voted 3-2 against a proposal to close Dunbar School for the year 2023-24. The item emerged from a larger proposal by Trustee John Kelly... Continue

The Jack-to-Jack Yacht Race returns to the open waters of Sonoma Creek on March 25 when dozens of miniature boats set sail for a 50-yard sprint to the Glen Ellen Bridge. The boats, all 18" of them, will launch from the Jack London Yacht Club... Continue

The Board of Supervisors this week approved Sonoma County’s first Winery Events Ordinance, establishing standards for winery events such as parking requirements, food service, traffic management and noise standards. The board said that the ordinance, some eight years in development, brings consistency to the use... Continue

By Jonathan Farrell -- A recent sunny day on Sonoma Plaza seemed almost magical, and for recently transplanted city-dweller Denise Webster, a bit auspicious. “This wonderful Valley is ideal for my book, Samuel and The Magic Tree, she said. “Because the story is about nature... Continue

Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process and appointed advisory bodies in the form of commissions and committees are an important and valued part of our City government. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing... Continue

Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s enrollment has declined by approximately 1,000 students since 2015-2016. In order to maximize its resources for students and staff, the District is reviewing options for changing school configuration, including campus closures, in 2023-2025. Link to the Community Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/JFp4VGBg47 Dear... Continue

By Virginie Boone -- With the recent passing of Angelo Sangiacomo at the age of 92, it’s important to remember the deep mark he made on Sonoma County viticulture. Especially when it comes to Chardonnay. The Sangiacomos are one of the most important and well-established... Continue

From John Kelly, Trustee, Area 3 -- Sonoma Unified School District Dear Members of Our Sonoma Community,  Education is a process whereby we build and rebuild our community, one student and  one teacher at a time. Preserving and protecting Sonoma's community has featured  prominently in... Continue