by Nadia Lathan This article was originally published by CalMatters Not long after Steve Clarke found out there was a push to require voter ID at the polls, he began canvassing for signatures in Sacramento. Many of the residents he encountered were angry, Clarke said. He... Continue
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Dr. Patrick Okolo anticipates opening his gastroenterology clinic in April, with endoscopy services expected to begin in May. This expansion will increase access to digestive health care and colorectal screening services for Sonoma Valley residents. Recognized for Quality Performance For the second consecutive year, Sonoma... Continue
Sonoma Valley Unified School District announced today that the Board of Trustees will place the topic of campus flag practices on the agenda for discussion at a Board meeting in June. The timing of the discussion will allow Superintendent Jason Sutter the opportunity to continue... Continue
Thursday, April 2nd, at 7:30 p.m., Readers’ Books hosts Ada Limón as she launches her newest work, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry. An extension of her final lecture as Poet Laureate, this slim but impactful book explores the importance of poetry and its... Continue
Zero Waste Sonoma is hosting a free HHW Collection Event for Sonoma County residents. Appointments are required, and the exact event location will be emailed to you with your confirmation. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • 4:00–8:00 PM Appointment required: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Capacity: Limited to 80 appointments/participants Email note: Comcast email... Continue
Job openings are also updated weekly on the Job Line, (707) 565-2803. Applications can be submitted online. Paper applications and job announcements are available in the hallway of the Administration Building at 575 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, CA or you may receive them by mail if you contact... Continue
SPECIAL EVENT! THURSDAY, MARCH 19 at 11:00 am (PDT) on Zoom. Live From Canterbury, England Registration: $16 for Praxis members ($21 non-members) CLICK HERE RICHARD SAKWA The Russo-Ukraine War: Follies of Empire Richard Sakwa's latest book, The Russo-Ukraine War: Follies of Empire, (pub. March 20, 2026) will... Continue
The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center, invites photographers of all ages to participate in the 6th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “The Power of Water,” encourages participants to capture the ways water shapes life and landscapes in Sonoma Valley. From... Continue
The role of government in a democracy has always been a matter of contention. Should government’s primary effort be the protection of individual liberty or the protection of the common good? Proponents of the former believe the protection of individual liberty includes defending private property... Continue
by Ben Christopher This article was originally published by CalMatters The apartment building planned on East Morris Avenue in Modesto is exactly the kind of thing that California’s political leaders want to see a whole lot more of: The project promises 44 units of affordable housing... Continue