[caption id="attachment_100571" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Clare O'Brien accepts honors March 2 from the Sonoma City Council. Photo by Emily Marks.[/caption]   The City of Sonoma recognized Sonoma Valley Library Librarian Clare O’Brien with her very own “Ms. Clare Day” -- a Celebrate Sonoma presentation at the... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital releases this statement on March 3 at noon: With the coronavirus disrupting communities and financial markets around the world, local organizations are assessing the situation and we at Sonoma Valley Hospital want to communicate our plans and recommendations in the event that... Continue

How to double check if you're registered to vote and where your polling place is. Secretary of State webpage.   Continue

The March 3 primary is almost here. What are the important issues for you?    I’m for Measure I –we need that kind of transportation here in Sonoma County and I only wish it went to San Francisco. I think I’m going to vote for... Continue

“What is a homeless person who finds a home? A person.”  -- Scott, currently homeless By Norma Barnett On February 11, the Sonoma City Council and City Staff held a well-attended public meeting to provide information about the political and financial aspects of homelessness. For... Continue

So... what is the best cop car? That’s a difficult question to answer. I would say my favorite patrol vehicle was the Crown Victoria! It was comfortable, and fun and easy to drive. The Ford Explorer was nice on the body as it was higher... Continue

It’s time for the City of Sonoma to accept its responsibility to its residents – those with homes, and those without – and decide it will be a part of the solution.  By Rachel Hundley Homelessness is on many minds these days. It’s not a... Continue

Madison Genovese stars in the musical Daddy Long Legs, a new Sonoma Arts Live production running through March 8 at Andrews Hall. From the Tony Award-winning director of Les Misérables, the national hit is based on the classic novel (with its shades of Jane Austen,... Continue

A random passenger aboard a Princess cruise in Japan is making a very unscheduled stay in an undisclosed Sonoma County hospital after being quarantined for the COVID-19 virus. Officials say there is no cause for alarm, but will not identify the name of the accidental... Continue