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C19: local resource and info page

Sonoma Valley Hospital is monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and has implemented readiness and response protocols specified by the county and state, as well as the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its Resource Page will be updated regularly. Continue

Sonoma honors beloved librarian

[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

SV Hospital issues statement on COVID virus

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

Conversations about homelessness? Include the homeless

“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

Under the Sun: Deputy Jeff Sherman

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

Homelessness: What are we going to do about it?

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

Sonoma Arts Live stretches its ‘Legs’ at Andrews Hall

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

That accidental tourist is now a virus patient

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