Crews execute a controlled burn at Sonoma Valley Regional Park on June 15, now evidenced by blackened hills and grass along Highway 12. The burn of 22 acres targeted invasive species while reducing wildfire risk. County Park officials report the effort went off “without a... Continue

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During WWII, as ships bearing Jews to death camps left the Norwegian port of Gothenburg, the Bishop declared, “If we stay silent, the stones of the church will cry out.”  As nine local people of faith, we believe the time has come when we, too,... Continue

Leisure tourism is cleared to resume beginning Friday, June 19 at 12:01 a.m. to includes all lodging, including vacation rentals and campgrounds. Essentially, Sonoma County will be aligning with the state guidelines starting Friday, according to Sonoma County Tourism. The agency says the tourism and hospitality... Continue

The bicyclist killed by a hit-and-run driver June 5 on Highway 12 near Glen Ellen has been identified, but the driver of the pickup truck remains at large. California Highway Patrol officials said the truck, possibly a Dodge Ram, smashed into the back of a... Continue

The movie Up will be screened as a drive-in theatre experience on Friday, July 3, at Sonoma Skypark on Eighth Street East. The event, one of the first true community gatherings since March, is presented by the Sonoma International Film Festival. All social distancing and... Continue

Bill Angeloni & Craig Hamilton of Vicor Restaurant Supply Through a collaborative Mini-Grant program, The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce distributed a “Starter Kit” to help small businesses secure the supplies they need to safely reopen. More than 80 kits, each containing cleaning supplies and... Continue

Scott Daigre’s annual Tomatomania event was canceled this year, but tomato season carries on. But here are Scott's top tips for getting tomatoes started in the home garden. First of all, don’t apologize! Growing tomatoes in containers is a great idea. Perfect drainage, an earlier... Continue