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
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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
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
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
Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s planning agency, presented the "project description framework to guide the redevelopment of Sonoma Developmental Center" -- item 44 on the agenda -- to the Board of Supervisors on January 25. Here's how the County described that meeting in a subsequent press... Continue
By Teri Shore -- The future of the 945-acre expanse of open space lands and historic campus in the heart of Sonoma Valley remains uncertain after the latest public hearing on county plans to create a new town. At a Board of Supervisors meeting on... Continue
A part of the Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valley since age five, Jennifer Tellez is the BGCSV Youth of the Year for for 2022. Candidates for the annual honor are high school juniors and seniors who have shown a significant arc of change... Continue
Sonoma County residents live longer, earn more money, stay in school and earn college degrees at higher rates than in other counties across California and the United States. Yet, according to a major new report, there are disparities across gender, racial groups, ethnic groups and... Continue
The City of Sonoma has named Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor) in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Page, the former CEO of Sonoma Raceway, was credited with strengthening Sonoma Valley nonprofit including... Continue
Vaccine appointments are now available for anyone 5 years or older who wants one at one of the many clinics, pharmacies or health centers in the County. Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to find an appointment that works for you and find a list of local clinics on the Sonoma Valley Health Partner... Continue