Mayor of Sonoma John Gurney welcomed a crowd of over a hundred gathered at Vintage House on March 26 to celebrate Wayne Schake as the 2024 Alcalde, the honorary mayor of Sonoma. Of the 48 Alcaldes selected since 1976, a few were present to witness... Continue

An annual proposed average increase of $6.33 per month is coming to rate payers served by the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District if approved, resulting in a 6% increase. In their recent report and notice to ratepayers, the district notes that “as water quality regulations... Continue

Toll for crossing the Golden Gate Bridge is increasing this July to $9.25, and will increase by fifty-cents for each of the next four years, topping out at $11. These increases were approved by the GG Bridge Board of Directors to cover the increasing cost... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is hosting an exhibition of fiber arts by the Wine Country Rug Hooker’s Guild in April. The public is invited to a reception on Friday April 5, 2024 from 4 to 5:30 PM in the library’s forum room.  Light refreshments... Continue

Sonoma Mayor John Gurney presents the Treasure Artist Award to Victor Ferrer Victor Ferrer, Sonoma Treasure Artist 2024, and the folkloric dance group Quetzalén were honored on Thursday, March 19 for their extraordinary artistic and cultural contribution to the whole Valley. The ceremony and reception... Continue

A lengthy, 25-page letter by Project Planner William Lyons to prospective SDC developer Rogal and Associates, Permit Sonoma, the arm of County government tasked with determining the adequacy of development applications, conveys the determination that its applications are incomplete. The text of the letter is... Continue

Join the City of Sonoma in honoring Mr. Schake at a reception in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. The program will include acknowledgements, light refreshments, and the official passing of the Alcalde's silver-tipped cane. The City of Sonoma proudly... Continue

First District Listening Session Renter Protections for Unincorporated Residential Tenants March 20th, 5:30pm-7:30pm SVUSD Board Room, 17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma, 95476 Live Spanish interpretation will be available.   The County Administrator’s Office will conduct a listening session to hear community concerns and inputs around the... Continue

The City of Sonoma is delighted to unveil the details of the 2024 Treasure Artist Reception, an event dedicated to honoring Victor Ferrer, the Founder and Executive Director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén in Sonoma Valley. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m.... Continue