Commercial cannabis farms — there goes the neighborhood?

People fed up with commercial cannabis grows in rural neighborhoods -- and the smell, chemicals, lights and traffic they say comes with them -- will take their case to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on August 7. “The current cannabis ordinance does not protect rural neighborhoods... Continue

What’s in a name?

The image of “being older” and a being “a senior” has never been so relevant as when I finally accepted that I was one. Understand: I’ve been in the senior care industry for the past eight years and have been in my 60s even longer.... Continue

Developer’s lawsuit — is that all you got?

Reader Opinion: (The advocate group) Protect Sonoma is disappointed, but not surprised, that Bill Jasper is suing our City of Sonoma to revive his Schocken Hill estates project. This lawsuit is just the latest of the Jasper Gang’s shenanigans. The lawsuit claims denial of Jasper’s project... Continue

School board’s Gustafson won’t run again

Dan Gustafson, a member of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees since 2006, will not seek a fourth term in the November election. He shared this statement today: "I have decided not to seek a fourth term as school board trustee from the Flowery... Continue

School spirit wanted!

Members of Sonoma Jr. Dragons Youth Football & Cheer visit the Tuesday Night Farmers Market on Sonoma Plaza. The squad is recruiting youth 6-15 years old to be part of the upcoming season. Visit SonomaJrDragons.com for sign-up information. Photo by Melania Mahoney Continue

Sign goes up on Sonoma’s newest bakery

The former Crisp bakery, the West Napa Street shop that's been operating somewhat generically since it changed ownership hands in January, has been officially rechristened Honey & the Moon Coffee and Bakeshop. The storefront at West Napa specializes in freshly baked classic pastries and sweets. “We... Continue

Back-to-school supply drive

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‘Who will hear me?’

More than 70 years after leaving a Japanese internment camp, a Sonoma woman is moved to share her tragic story of hysteria, prejudice, and politics. By Loretta Carpio Carr. Standing on the high desert of Tule Lake Only the wind blows The plaintive sounds... Continue

The city budget: Make-believe piled upon fairy-tale

Reader opinion by Chis Petlock I am keenly interested in the budget of the City of Sonoma because I caught the city cheating--millions being bilked from Sonoma water ratepayers over the years. City officials play down the issue, calling it a “mistake” or suggesting it... Continue

Where in Sonoma? Take the photo quiz

Can you spot where these photos were taken? Answers below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Where was it taken? 1) The old and abandoned Sonoma Auto building at MacArthur and Broadway in Sonoma. 2) Nathanson Creek Preserve, a pocket park on East... Continue

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