by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler This article was originally published by CalMatters At a California State Senate committee hearing this year, the director of CalTrans, Tony Tavares, showed a simple chart that might have caused the assembled lawmakers some alarm. It was a series of black bars... Continue
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The Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board of Education has elected Trustee David Bell to serve as Board President for the 2025-26 school year. The election was made at the Board’s Annual Organization Meeting held on December 10th. During the meeting, the Board also... Continue
The City of Sonoma is in the process of updating its General Plan, which includes updating the Land Use Element in the plan. The Land Use Element in a General Plan provides for development and resource conservation, while promoting diverse opportunities for economic development and... Continue
Christmas Carol Features Larry Williams By Madeleine Edwards Sonoma Arts Live will put on a musical production of the play “Scrooge” from December 5 to 21. The musical is adapted from the iconic novel, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. The musical will be performed... Continue
In the first issue of 2026, the Sonoma Valley Sun will be running photos from our archives and from the public to chronicle 2025. Interested readers are invited to send photos of any scene, event or candid moment from 2025. Photos should be in high-res... Continue
"It has been my privilege to serve as your First District Supervisor, and I'm so excited for the years to come. Please continue reading for a roundup of all things happening in the First District, and I'm wishing you and your loved ones a fun... Continue
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma CA 95476 As part of the General Plan Update, the City is studying a potential land use change for the Sebastiani Winery property. City staff and the Planning Commission General... Continue
I watched the news today, "oh boy," about AI for weapons-equipped drones. The General in charge of that program spoke about being prepared to fight China, which has greatly improved its military capabilities. So here we are, thick in the middle of the digital age... Continue
by Carolyn Jones Originally published by CalMatters Sleep is a rare commodity at Lindsay Crain’s house. Most nights, she and her husband are up dozens of times, tending to their daughter’s seizures. The 16-year-old flails her arms, thrashes and kicks — sometimes for hours. But these... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, humorist, and book author who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. Continue