A treasure of an artist

Sonoma’s Treasure Artist for 2022 is Pat Meier-Johnson. In selecting the award-winning painter for the annual honor, the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission celebrated “her artistic talent, but also her love of community, and generous nature.” Meier-Johnson has served as an adviser to Teen Services... Continue

CAL FIRE to establish year-round base at Los Guilicos

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will establish a year-round operational base in the Sonoma Valley. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors authorized a three-year lease agreement use of facilities at the Los Guilicos Campus near Oakmont. The presence of CAL... Continue

Commission on Human Rights calls for more time on plans for Developmental Center

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is currently considering several plans for the development of the Sonoma County Developmental Center. However, The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) feels that stakeholders haven't had enough time to evaluate and weigh options that include sufficient input from underrepresented and... Continue

Indoor mask rules to change on Feb. 16

Sonoma County will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16, though unvaccinated individuals over age 2 will continue to be required to wear masks in all indoor public areas. Additionally, businesses, venue operators and hosts may choose to continue... Continue

On a freezing New Years Eve, Sonoma County failed its unsheltered homeless

By Kathleen Finigan -- As Sonoma County residents prepared to welcome the New Year in various ways, virtually all of us, whether at home or out with friends, could look forward to spending the night in a warm bed. The temperature dipped to 27 degrees... Continue

How to book a mystery date

Chocolate works, of course, but the real way to the heart is via the head --with a good book. The Sonoma Valley public library has come up with a clever Valentine's Day promotion: The Mystery Date with a Book. Each volume is wrapped in secrecy,... Continue

‘That’s how it feels to be homeless’

Nancy, age 62, is a client of Sonoma Overnight Support, which oversees overnight parking for the homeless in the city-owned parking lot on First Street West. The city is nearing a decision this month to move the SOS Safe Parking Program to the nearby Veterans... Continue

Fences, neighbors and private property

Is the purpose of government to protect the common welfare or protect private property? This question is at the heart of American politics and encapsulates many of the differences between those on the right and those on the left. Conservatives argue that individual liberty is... Continue

As Covid numbers improve, County lifts restrictions on large gatherings

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declining, Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase said today that a health order temporarily restricting the size of large gatherings will expire as scheduled at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 10. “The numbers are trending in the right direction, and... Continue

Not Slowing Down – Sonoma City Council member Sandra Lowe

Mother of four, bilingual high school math teacher, campaign professional, school board member, dancer, local teachers union President, nonprofit executive, current Sonoma City Council member; at a point in life when many people sit back and retire, Sandra Lowe shows no signs of slowing down.... Continue

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