Coming out on July 2, our next edition will include a full July 4 event schedule, Parade Route Map, and Plaza Vendor Map. On newsstands and distributed to many locations in the valley in the afternoon. Check it out! Continue
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As we gather and celebrate our country’s Declaration of Independence this year, we mark 250 years of an experiment in democracy. Our history is filled with irony. Many of our founders enslaved others, the right to vote was limited to men only, the native people... Continue
The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley awarded $125,121 in community grants to 33 local organizations supporting education, youth development, food security, healthcare, arts and culture, and programs that strengthen the Sonoma Valley community. These grants were made possible through the club’s fundraising efforts, including its annual... Continue
by Raji Koppolu This article originally was published by CalMatters Raji Koppolu is a pediatric nurse practitioner and past president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Child health in California is approaching a critical tipping point. The number of children with medically complex... Continue
During Europe’s medieval period guilds dominated the working environment; apprentices learned their trade at the feet of a master craftsman. From shoemakers to bakers to blacksmiths, a trade was not simply a livelihood, but provided a valuable, stable and reliable place within society. The rise... Continue
Planning is moving forward on a major recycled water expansion project in Sonoma Valley. This improvement will help reduce groundwater pumping in critically depleted areas while increasing long-term water supply reliability for local agricultural and irrigation users. The project includes installation of approximately 2.5 miles of... Continue
This is the third Housing Update newsletter aimed at keeping Sonoma County residents, developers, service providers, and other interested parties up to date about housing-related news, regulatory changes, opportunities, and incentives. Housing Policy Changes ADU Code Update & Resources "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small... Continue
by Yue Stella Yu and Kristen Hwang The article was originally published by CalMatters On Nov. 3, Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing and healthcare. For months, interest groups sponsoring ballot initiatives spent heavily on ad blitzes and signature gathering to get... Continue
Also Will Play a Concert in the Amphitheater By Anna Pier Sonoma's Hometown Band will sport new uniforms in the 2026 Fourth of July Parade, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary. The beloved local institution was formed in 1967 by Richard Schneider, a retired music... Continue
The County of Sonoma Fire Marshal will suspend all outdoor burning within the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County beginning at 8 a.m. on June 15, in coordination with CAL FIRE's burn permit suspension for the North Bay region. The suspension is being implemented due to... Continue