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Heat on PG&E as fire investigations continue

By Dan de la Torre The October fires in Sonoma and Napa counties claimed the lives of over 40 people; thousands of homes and structures were destroyed. The process of clean up and rebuilding subsequently began, but the aftermath of the tragedy has sparked new... Continue

Election notes, Tuesday fire wrap, and blanket coverage

The new Sonoma County Sheriff will be the force’s Capt. Mark Essick, who had the endorsement of outgoing Chief Rob Giordano, elected Tuesday with 57 percent of the vote. Former Los Angeles police Capt. and station manager John Mutz had 25 percent and Santa Rosa... Continue

Petitioning for legal cannabis

Jon Early delivers to City Hall signed petitions backing a ballot measure allowing the controlled retail sale of cannabis within city limits. The campaign collected 793 signatures, above the 695 (10% of registered voters) required by law. The city now has 30 business days to... Continue

UPDATE: Evacuation canceled for Fremont Drive/Hwy 12 fire area

Sheriff's Alert, 3 p.m. EVACUATION LIFTED, ALL CLEAR Sheriff's Alert, 1:04 p.m. "Everyone within a half-mile radius of 1180 Fremont Drive, Sonoma, must evacuate now.  There is a large 3-alarm fire at 1180 Fremont Drive.  If you are not in the area, please avoid the area to... Continue

Sonoma police chief to retire

After a 28-year career with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the last 11 as chief of police for the city of Sonoma, Bret Sackett, has announced his plans to retire. Currently the longest serving police chief in the county, Sackett will step down in July. “I... Continue

Arrests made in alleged ride-share rape

An extensive review of cell phone data and surveillance video, including images from the Golden Gate Bridge and local businesses, has led to the arrests of two men for the sexual assault of a woman kidnapped in San Francisco and driven to Sonoma. This incident... Continue

Library Board seeks new members

The Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Board is accepting applications to fill two vacancies. There is one opening for a resident of the Sonoma Valley and one opening for a youth member in grades 9-12. Applications are available on the Sonoma County Library website, http://sonomalibrary.org/about/library-advisory-boards, and... Continue

Studio visit with artist Gail Chadell Nanao

By Jackie Lee | Sonoma Sun Gail Chadell Nanao’s stunning, brooding artworks are on display through June 10 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. The show’s handsome catalogue is well worth the read; it covers all the highlights of Gail’s career and several color... Continue

Under the Sun: William Murray, photo chronicler of Valley life

Your photography of the October fires has drawn sensational numbers of views.   Yes, over three million pictures viewed in the last twelve months. My site, Sonomaslife.com, has a life of its own. I’ve never advertised it. How many pictures usually get viewed, in a normal... Continue

School district names new HR director

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has appointed  Jonathan Ferrer as the Director of Human Resources, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Ferrer is currently Principal at Westlake Middle School for the Oakland Unified School District. He has been with the Oakland Unified School District... Continue
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