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Ideas for safer and more attractive streets, sidewalks, and paths underway

April 24, 2024
The Sonoma Active Transportation Plan is underway! Last fall, the Sonoma County Transit Authority (SCTA) collected over 100 ideas for sidewalk improvements, higher visibility crosswalks, and new bicycle paths. The City of Sonoma (City) is committed to fostering safer and more enticing environments for walking, biking, and utilizing... Continue

Are you a commuter to San Francisco? Watch out for FasTrak scams!

April 23, 2024
Bay Area Fast Trak reports that some customers have reported receiving texts notifying them of tolls due and providing a link to one of several fraudulent websites where they can pay. Bay Area Fast Trak reports that some customers have reported receiving texts notifying them... Continue

Public Input Sought for Measure M Funded Park Projects

April 23, 2024
The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for All” funded park projects being considered in the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. PROS will consider two potential park projects at thier upcoming Special Meeting on Monday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.... Continue

Sonoma County Supervisors approve updated tree ordinance

April 22, 2024
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an expanded version of the county’s tree protection ordinance, which will preserve more of the county’s trees and help to combat climate change given that woodlands pull carbon from the atmosphere. The updated Tree Protection Ordinance... Continue

Former Mayor and Pub owner Larry Murphy has died

April 20, 2024
Larry Murphy, former Sonoma Mayor, council member, and Pub owner has passed away. A local teacher and artist, Larry was loved and appreciated by many in the community for his warmth, generosity, good humor and intelligence.  Larry loved his Irish heritage, and his ownership of... Continue

County seeks public input on cannabis ordinance update

April 17, 2024
A 30-day public review and comment period on a proposed update to Sonoma County’s cannabis ordinance begins today. County officials are seeking feedback on proposed policy changes that emphasize neighborhood compatibility and environmental stewardship before the project moves forward to the environmental impact report process.... Continue

Get ready to pay more for your water

April 17, 2024
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to increase wholesale water rates to address the pressing needs of aging infrastructure. The adjusted wholesale water rates are forecasted to make a modest impact on household budgets of between $2 to... Continue

The Sun also rises….in June!

April 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Sonoma Valley Sun will continue to be published and printed twice monthly, beginning June 1, 2024. With the love and support of Val Robichaud's family, we have reorganized the business under new ownership; two Sun newspaper veterans each... Continue
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