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by Lynn La The article was originally published by CalMatters Even on chilly January days in years past, it was possible to see and hear more than 100 kinds of birds at the Vierra Wetlands in the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. But last winter,... Continue
The City of Sonoma will recognize longtime community member Bob Taylor as the next recipient of the City’s Celebrate Sonoma recognition at the August 19 City Council meeting. A Sonoma Valley resident since 1978 and a proud Sonoma Valley High School Dragon, Bob has spent decades contributing his time, talents,... Continue
The Sun now shines on its own This month, the Sonoma Valley Sun became a fully independent nonprofit, a newspaper that belongs to the community it serves. For the past two years, we've operated under the generous umbrella of a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Now, with... Continue
What does it mean to be healthy? The answer may look different at 8, 48 or 88. Our needs change throughout our lives, but many of the essentials remain the same: preventive care, early detection, healthy daily choices and access to high-quality medical care when we need it. August... Continue
By Georgia Kelly In 2009, I read a fascinating article in Scientific American Magazine by two climate scientists, Mark Jacobson, professor and researcher at Stanford University and Mark Delucchi, research scientist at UC Berkeley. It detailed a plan to power 100% of the planet with... Continue
A study session will be held at the next Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to review conceptual plans by Tidewater Capital that include demolishing the former Ramekins building and Cannard barn, moving the General's daughter building closer to Spain Street and constructing... Continue
As a result of a unilateral action by David Bell, President of the Sonoma Valley School Board, in removing the Pride Flag from the Sonoma Valley Unified School campus in February 2026, a team of people, including parents and students, formed a Pride Flag and... Continue
The Community Center to host a one-time Halloween Haunted Market In honor of 30 years of Scream, Sonoma Community Center will host a Halloween Haunted Market in conjunction with their “Woodsboro High Class of ‘96 Reunion” Weekend. The Scream-themed events celebrate the 30th anniversary of... Continue
By Ben Christopher This article originally was published by CalMatters Every eight years, state housing regulators give cities and counties across California an especially dreaded homework assignment: Make a plan for a bunch of new homes. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration assigns localities goals to hit... Continue