An ominous, metaphorical cloud hangs over the Sonoma Valley, composed of a long list of unanswered questions about the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center. The center, universally referred to as SDC, remains in legal and political limbo following an emphatic, April 26 ruling by... Continue

Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm at the Sebastiani Theatre Small is Beautiful - The Quest to Preserve the Valley of the Moon July 14 at Sebastiani Theatre, you are invited to the Bay Area premier of “Small is Beautiful,”  a short film  created by... Continue

On June 22 Sonoma Immigrant Services invites the community to join a celebration of local naturalized citizens. The free event promises music, food and will feature entertainment by local folkloric dance troupe Quetzalén. The SIS citizenship program offers ESL and civics classes to prepare applicants... Continue

On June 18th, the Sonoma County Health Officer issued the following health advisory: Sonoma County residents are urged to limit outdoor activities in parts of the county with poor air quality caused by wildfire events both in and outside of Sonoma County. People may experience... Continue

The Sonoma City Council will consider the city's proposed budget on Wednesday night at its regular meeting. The budget, as proposed by City Manager David Guhin, includes a General Fund deficit of $2.9 million, nearly $2 million higher than last year. Sonoma's General Fund is... Continue

On June 14, 2024, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 balanced budget, representing approximately $2.5 billion in total expenditures, a 10 percent increase from the prior fiscal year. The final budget adds 43 full-time County positions for... Continue

Understanding your designated zone in advance is crucial for swift evacuation in an emergency. Identify your zone, then note it down, take a screenshot, or memorize it to ensure you can reference it quickly when necessary. The City of Sonoma is divided into four quadrants... Continue

SOS is working to make sure that no one in Sonoma Valley goes hungry. That includes the families of those who are food deprived, unhoused, working multiple jobs, or homebound. Every week Executive Director Kathy King sends out an email with reports about the number... Continue

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley awarded $102,000 in grants to nonprofits and educational groups throughout Sonoma Valley during the past twelve months.  These grants were made possible through the club's fundraising endeavors, including their annual Luck o’ the Irish Raffle and Dinner.  Rotary club... Continue