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

Bikes, boats and automobiles

With a CalTrans work order looming over the re-striping of Broadway, Sonoma’s City Council finally reached a conclusion about what type of bicycle lane (if any) it wanted. The vote was 3-2 in favor of a buffered bike lane running next to the lane of... Continue

She grew up on the SDC grounds. Now she’s worried about its future.

By Jonathan Farrell -- When the State of California made its decision to shut down the Sonoma Developmental Center, among those who cringed at the mere thought was Sonoma resident Kathy Ostram. For her, the long-empty SDC campus, now poised for major development, has a... Continue

Claws and effect

A big bear just moved into Sonoma Valley. You can't miss it. It's 28 feet tall, weighs 15 tons and is made of steel. The sculpture, by local artist Bryan Tedrick, was topped off by crane on January 24 in front of St. Anne’s Crossing... Continue

Pets Lifeline responds to concerns over homeless dog

We [at Pets Lifeline] recently heard the concerns of many of you regarding a stray male dog that was brought into our facility on January 15, 2022. After reviewing the comments on social media, it became very clear there is a lot of misinformation and... Continue

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