Among the latest of several major land use and housing laws enacted in California is Senate Bill 9, known as SB9. Scheduled to take effect after the first of the year, SB9 amends existing state land-use laws to allow owners of single family residential parcels... Continue

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors awarded $400,000 to Homeless Action Sonoma to support a tiny-home village in Boyes Hot Springs.   HAS took ownership of the property at 18820 Highway 12 in November and plans to house 22 people in 18 Quickhaven-style shelters.  The $400,000... Continue

Just before the County released its controversial plan for the Sonoma Developmental Center, it invited local media members to the campus for a glimpse inside some of the long-locked buildings that have been vacant since the facility was shut down several years ago. SDC once... Continue

A trio of battery-powered pixies add their special energy to the Sonoma Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 20. Steve Meloan snapped the photo (no flash required) of the holiday scene; Margaret Hatcher, known for her artistry at the Sonoma Community Center, including the Trashion... Continue

The lighting of candles and other festive activities signify a triumph over darkness, joy over sadness and health over sickness. By Jonathan Farrell | Special to The Sun Nights are colder and daylight hours are shorter, as winter months approach. Perhaps this is why people the... Continue

The region’s adaptation to climate risks in equitable and innovative ways demands, says the Greenbelt Alliance, a new approach. A new set of guidelines and strategies. A new Resilience Playbook. The nonprofit has released its most comprehensive climate adaptation tool to date—the Resilience Playbook.  The... Continue