City of Sonoma names new planning director

Bringing 30 years experience of planning in both the public and private sector, David A. Storer, AICP is the new Planning and Community Services Director for the City of Sonoma. I’m deeply appreciative of the opportunity to serve the city of Sonoma and I’m looking... Continue

What’s with the chaos in Sonoma’s Planning Department?

The city is smack in the middle of processing several major project applications -- the Napa Street hotel, the Cheese Factory tear-down and replacement, the Gateway housing and retail project at Broadway and MacArthur, among others. Yet six months after the former Planning Director David... Continue

‘Freedom Week Sonoma’ thanks vets, responders with super deals

Dozens of local businesses will observe Freedom Week by offering deals and discounts to all active Military, Veterans and First Responders from October 11 through 14. It's part of the National Freedom Day program, an all-volunteer effort organized by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette. She said the... Continue

Under the Sun: Arthur Dawson, after the fires

You’re a poet, as well as an historical ecologist. Have you been writing about the fires, about losing your home? I’ve have been writing articles for the Kenwood Press. Recently I talked about the trips we took, both gifts from friends. These took us away... Continue

How the state — and you — will help PG&E pay for the fires

By Dan de la Torre At the one-year anniversary of the fires which burned nearly 200,000 acres and claimed the lives of over 40 people in Sonoma and Napa counties, the cost of rebuilding is beginning to take shape -- as is PG&E’s ultimate responsibility... Continue

Page 3: a confused chamber; a strong woman in the lead; and more

Compared to a certain Senate hearing, the recent City Council meeting was relatively tame, though not without moments of peculiarity and confusion. Topic: the Gateway Project at MacArthur and Broadway -- the site with the 30-ft story poles suggesting the height, if not mass, of... Continue

An alert for ‘fire weather’ this weekend

On the weekend exactly one year after the start of the Wildfire disaster, the National Weather Service has issued this unsettling alert: A Red Flag Warning for Sonoma Valley and other areas is in effect from Saturday night at 8 am to 9 pm on... Continue

Installing the ‘Love’

The outdoor sculpture "Love," commemorating the one-year anniversary of the wine country fires, is placed on Sonoma Plaza. Created by Laura Kimpton with Jeff Schomberg, the work embodies "the love in the air is thicker than the smoke" community spirit of a year ago. The tribute to the... Continue

A version of self-rule for the Springs?

Sonoma County is in the process of forming an official panel to advise the Board of Directors on issues affecting El Verano, Boyes Hot Springs, Fetters Hot Springs and Agua Caliente. Called a Municipal Advisory Council, the panel would give the Springs a level of representation it... Continue

Here comes Vintage Fest!

[caption id="attachment_90678" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The Vintage Gala at the Sonoma Barracks[/caption] This year’s Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, a celebration of bountiful grape harvests, amazing local culinary creations and rich cultural history, gets underway on Friday, September 28. Kicking off the weekend festivities is... Continue

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