by Carolyn Jones This article was originally published by CalMatters It’s not quite the “Mississippi Miracle,” but California’s reading scores have been inching upwards since the state poured billions into changing the way students learn to read. A shortage of literacy coaches, however, may be preventing... Continue
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Grinstead Amphitheatre in Sonoma Plaza is a cherished spot in our community, but over the years it suffered. Trees that were planted to add shade did not survive. Now a shade canopy has been installed in a cooperative effort between the City of Sonoma and... Continue
Sonoma Valley Regional Park is in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, adjacent to the Wine Country town of Glen Ellen. The park is known for its oak woodlands and features several miles of trails, including a paved, 1.2-mile path largely under the canopy of... Continue
A new interactive public art installation is coming to Sonoma Plaza. Beginning July 16, 2026, SQUARE KEYS will invite residents and visitors to stop, play a song, listen, or simply enjoy music beneath the trees near the duck pond. Created through a partnership between the... Continue
Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program will begin accepting applications on Aug. 14 to support cultural arts activities taking place across Sonoma County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2027. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations including museums, as well as culturally specific organizations... Continue
Beginning Monday, August 10, Sonoma County Transit will offer redesigned weekday service between Sonoma and Petaluma, with schedules coordinated around morning and evening SMART trains. Sonoma County Transit is redesigning Route 40 as Route 40X, a pilot service focused on providing more practical commute connections between... Continue
Candidate nominations opened July 13 and close Aug. 7 (except if extended – see below) for school, municipal, and special district offices up for election in the Nov. 3 General Election, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today. Registered voters in Sonoma County... Continue
Summer Oaks, a new affordable housing community being developed by MidPen Housing, is now accepting applications for its waiting list. Construction is projected to be completed in Fall 2026. Housing for a Range of Agricultural Workers Summer Oaks was specifically designed to serve Sonoma Valley's agricultural... Continue
Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted by Nigel Duara and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett This article was originally published by CalMatters In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability,... Continue
Cancer Support Sonoma is pleased to announce that its signature fundraising event, WigOut Sonoma! 2026, will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the beautiful Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Tickets are now on sale for $200 each and may be purchased through... Continue