Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program will begin accepting applications on Aug. 14 to support cultural arts activities taking place across Sonoma County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2027. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations including museums, as well as culturally specific organizations... Continue
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Beginning Monday, August 10, Sonoma County Transit will offer redesigned weekday service between Sonoma and Petaluma, with schedules coordinated around morning and evening SMART trains. Sonoma County Transit is redesigning Route 40 as Route 40X, a pilot service focused on providing more practical commute connections between... Continue
Candidate nominations opened July 13 and close Aug. 7 (except if extended – see below) for school, municipal, and special district offices up for election in the Nov. 3 General Election, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today. Registered voters in Sonoma County... Continue
Summer Oaks, a new affordable housing community being developed by MidPen Housing, is now accepting applications for its waiting list. Construction is projected to be completed in Fall 2026. Housing for a Range of Agricultural Workers Summer Oaks was specifically designed to serve Sonoma Valley's agricultural... Continue
Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted by Nigel Duara and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett This article was originally published by CalMatters In 2020, with the death of George Floyd still dominating the national conversation over police accountability,... Continue
Cancer Support Sonoma is pleased to announce that its signature fundraising event, WigOut Sonoma! 2026, will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the beautiful Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Tickets are now on sale for $200 each and may be purchased through... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved placing a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters whether to continue the existing sales tax that supports regional and city parks throughout Sonoma County. If approved by two-thirds of voters, the measure would extend the... Continue
The annual Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon & Rosé 5K returns to Sonoma Valley on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. The event has been a longtime tradition in the community and, as in previous years, most traffic impacts will occur during the early morning hours.... Continue
The temporary traffic circle at the intersection of Third Street West and Perkins Street has now been installed and is open to traffic. Please use extra caution as everyone becomes familiar with the new traffic pattern. The temporary installation will remain in place until construction... Continue
The first Sonoma Valley wildfire of the 2026 fire season scorched 13.79 acres in the Hood Mountain watershed, opposite Oakmont and just east of the St. Francis Winery vineyards. According to CalFire Public Information Officer Jason Clay, the fire was reported at 1:01 p.m. on... Continue