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Sonoma Art Walk 2025 Begins in February

Every first Thursday of the month the public is invited to visit wine tasting rooms, retailers, art galleries and restaurants to meet local artists and view their work. This will also include interactive demonstrations and short films. Enjoy a monthly celebration of Sonoma's vibrant businesses... Continue

SVUSD Board to Discuss Changes in Public Comment Policy

At a study session on  January 30, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District will discuss a change in its public comment policy. The new policy will require those members of the public who wish to address the board to... Continue

Larry Barnett: Bishop Budde’s Call for Mercy

“The quality of mercy is not strained…it is twice blest. It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.” — Portia in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice  The subject of mercy is in the news lately, not the least of which because Episcopal Bishop Mariann... Continue

2025 City Council Goal Setting Session on Jan. 30th

The City of Sonoma has invited the community to participate in the upcoming Council Goal Setting Session on Thursday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Blue Oak Room at the Lodge at Sonoma. This meeting will... Continue

Book Becoming Art 芸術になった本

By Anna Pier On January 18 the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art opened to the public a spectacular exhibition, Book Becoming Art 芸術になった本, featuring contemporary, hand-crafted artist books that showcase the artistry and innovative possibilities of bookmaking. Three guest co-curators from Sonoma have brought this... Continue

Flying Tails Rescues LA Fire Dogs

By David Bolling There is no definitive number yet on the number of animals – domesticated or wild – that have been rescued from the inferno that became Los Angeles. More than 700 animals had been dropped off at the Pasadena Humane shelter after the... Continue

Citizens’ Group Files Lawsuit Challenging SDC Development

Sonoma Valley Next 100, the Sonoma Valley based citizens' group, has filed a lawsuit in Sonoma County Superior Court challenging California’s Department of General Services’ plans for development of  the Historic Sonoma Developmental Center site. The suit takes on the state’s plans to allow large-scale,... Continue