The Sonoma International Film Festival is back live, celebrating its 25th anniversary with 120 films at multiple downtown venues now through Sunday. Some 50 filmmakers will be in attendance, along with stars of the screen (Jaqueline Bisset, Karen Allen) and cuisine (Jaques Pepin, Joanne Weir).... Continue

In a victory for Pacaso’s critics, the St. Helena City Council has amended its ban on timeshares to expressly prohibit the company’s home co-ownership model. “We have a place for tourists, and it’s not in our neighborhoods,” said Vice Mayor Paul Dohring. The council passed... Continue

Sonoma County has adopted an Emergency Operations Plan that now includes simultaneous English and Spanish emergency alerts, one of several steps to rectify cultural inequities in the county's approach to disaster response. The plan was approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. "We have seen... Continue

Like so many other music fans, I spent countless hours online listening to bands I couldn’t hear live during the two years that Covid canceled concerts and closed venues. One unexpected result of my virtual explorations was discovering a Chicago tribute band that played those... Continue

Following the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 25, Permit Sonoma is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Specific Plan that will guide redevelopment of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). The planning area is the entire SDC property which includes the 180-acre developed... Continue

Donations to aid the citizens of the besieged Ukrainian city of Kaniv, an effort organized by the Sonoma Sister Cities Association, have topped $38,000. The drive on behalf of Sonoma's sister city is online now. Sherri Ferris, SSCA board member, said the link is the... Continue

By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts --  Michael Friedes has a unique understanding of art from multiple viewpoints. He obtained his BFA in Film from NYU, became an interior designer, was appointed Creative Director of Pottery Barn Kids, and was proprietor of an art... Continue

 The County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors has agreed to reduce cannabis cultivation tax rates by 45 percent for the 2021-22 fiscal year. “We were putting people out of business with our policy, so this is the right thing to do,” said District 4 Supervisor... Continue

Permit Sonoma will hold three workshops to seek public input on the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan as it moves to the Environmental Review process. The virtual workshops will be held in English on Tuesday, March 22, at 5:30 PM and Saturday, March 26, at... Continue