Shelter from the fire storm: inside Sonoma’s evacuation center

By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Valley Sun “It was an honor and a privilege to serve,” said Sonoma Valley High School Principal Kathleen Hawing, referring to her role as Shelter Manager for eight days and nights when the high school was transformed into Sonoma’s primary evacuation... Continue

County Office of Education says School District is “at risk of insolvency”

The following letter was received by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District on October 9, 2017. It indicates that "...the District is at risk of insolvency and has not addressed 'critical elements in the District's operations'"... Sonoma County Office of Education 5340 Skyline Boulevard Santa... Continue

Wildfire relief and insurance seminar

On Saturday, October 28 from 1 p.m., Kivelstadt Cellars will host a seminar and discussion about insurance and government claims related to the wildfires. The panel of experts will address general insurance claims, evidence preservation and claim preparation, government entitlements and government registration and claims... Continue

Volunteers make us Sonoma Strong

By B.J. Bischoff It's been a somber and stressful two weeks here in Sonoma Valley. Everyone I know knows someone who has lost everything in the wildfires that started October 8 and blazed for over a week. The Nuns Fire (and Partrick Fire, which merged... Continue

Under The Sun: Three humble heroes

Haley Cutter, Firefighter When did you arrive at the fire? In the early hours of October 14. My strike team from Squaw Valley had been fighting fires in Grass Valley when we got the word to come protect a structure in Sonoma. We arrived in the... Continue

County approves recovery measures

With a vow to “work alongside our community for as long as it takes,” the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passed Tuesday measures to aid fire recovery efforts. “Sonoma County is just beginning to start the long recovery process,” said Chair Shirlee Zane. “We will... Continue

Free support: coping with stress & loss

Hospice by the Bay will host free drop-in support, “Coping with Stress & Loss from the Fires,” in sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and 14, from noon to 1 p.m. The groups meet at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street. All... Continue

SVHS Homecoming rescheduled for November 3

Sonoma Valley High School welcomed students back to campus Monday. By providing appropriate social and emotional supports to students, as well as school supplies for displaced students, school administration believe SVHS is returning to a sense of normalcy for its students. An important element is... Continue

Food pantry relocates

The Springs Food Pantry, now relocated to St. Leo’s Church, will be open two days a week for at least the next four weeks as follows: Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 pm. The address is 601 Agua Caliente... Continue

Glen Ellen open — sort of

After 14 days of barring any access, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office today lifted evacuation orders in portions of Glen Ellen community within the burn zone -- for residents and property owners only. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the following streets: • Dunbar Road •... Continue

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