The Sonoma Valley Fund, an affiliate of Community Foundation Sonoma County, together with the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund recognized 41 outstanding volunteers with its annual Star Volunteer Awards. Honored at a celebratory gathering were: 10,000 Degrees – Marty Stein, Steve Page Boys & Girls Clubs... Continue
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By Loretta Carpio Carr There’s something about autumn’s darkness and chill that causes us to close ranks and seek shelter from the still melancholy of another year coming to an end. The festive Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are ahead, but the period between summer’s finale... Continue
Over the past several years, I have heard from countless constituents, in my district and across the county and region, sharing their ideas and eagerly awaiting updates on the land-use planning process for the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). After much anticipation, an update is coming... Continue
A friendly scene off of East Spain Street in Sonoma gets a bit more fiendish by night. Continue
Heavy rains from Sunday’s potent rain storm causing several wastewater overflows in Sonoma Valley. Rainfall measured by Sonoma One Rain gages exceeded 7.5 inches in Sonoma Valley and nearly 9 inches on Sonoma Mountain, causing inflow into the two wastewater collection systems to temporarily exceed... Continue
Sonoma County residents who received any of the three COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible for a booster shot if they meet new criteria outlined Monday by the county Department of Health Services. Three groups of people should get a booster dose six months after they received their... Continue
To celebrate the onset of autumn, the Springs Hall is hosting a seasonal cultural event at the Springs Community Garden at Larson Park, Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The day will host a Pop-up Pumpkin patch, Dia de los Muertos inspired... Continue
Sonoma Overnight Support reports a successful Halloween Drive-Thru dinner, held for the second year at Springs Hall, that raised $35,000 for the nonprofit's food program for the homeless. "We could not have done this without the magnificent cooking skills of our chefs, Dan Kahn and... Continue
Sonoma’s Public Works Director and City Engineer Colleen Ferguson will retire at the end of the year, concluding a 32-year career working for Santa Rosa and Sonoma. Known to city staff as “Fergy,” has worked for the city since July 2017. During her tenure, the... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital offers no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and insured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during October. The annual 'Project Pink' program is open for women who: Are 40 years or older Have not had a mammogram within the past 12... Continue