When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd’s neck for nine and-a-half minutes in 2020, while Floyd gradually died from asphyxiation – plainly gasping that he couldn’t breathe – America felt a modest seismic shift in its relationship with its own racial history.... Continue
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By Justina Montano Before I offer my thoughts about the potential relocation of Flowery School, I want to share the background behind my viewpoint. In 1999, I worked for Creative Publications traveling up and down the west coast providing math professional development to elementary teachers. ... Continue
On May 2, from 12-to-2 p.m., Wake Up Sonoma is urging local citizens to attend a Freedom Of Speech gathering on Sonoma Plaza, organized in conjunction with INDIVISIBLE Sonoma County. Sonoma citizens are urged to come out and use their first-amendment rights once again, to... Continue
Pemba Sherpa has proudly opened Farmhouse Sonoma where Palms Grille, and a previous Denny’s, used to be at the corner of Highway 12 and Verano Ave. We have all watched the transformation of the exterior from decaying to sparkling white with total remodel and hip... Continue
Too many unanswered questions On April 22 the Sonoma Valley Unified School Board of Trustees approved a directive to proceed toward the closure of the Flowery Elementary School in June 2026. Trustees are attempting to rectify the near $2 million budget deficit with that proposed... Continue
Sonoma Valley’s most cherished community event takes place every Tuesday evening from 5–8 PM, May through the end of September! Stroll through the historic Sonoma Plaza and enjoy: Fresh, locally grown produce & fruit Live music that brings the plaza to life A delicious mix... Continue
On Friday April 18, Flowery School held its 14th annual "Senior Recognition Event.” Every year since 2011, excluding 2020, Flowery, a Dual Immersion school, has welcomed back and honored its bilingual alumni Seniors. The 39 Seniors attended a school-wide Sing-along, where they re-lived their elementary... Continue
Thursday, May 1, from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476 The public is invited to attend a vital community workshop on the state of groundwater in Sonoma Valley. Hosted by the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency... Continue
What’s going on in the world is so outlandish that it would be rejected by Hollywood as implausible, too unlikely and unbelievable. Do you find yourself asking, “Who writes this stuff?” And yet, the plot goes on. Here’s a pitch: A coddled Rich Kid from... Continue
The Springs MAC is pleased to announce the grand return of one of Boyes Hot Springs’ most beloved traditions — The Springs Community Farmers Market! Every Sunday starting June 1 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 15 Boyes Blvd. (at the Springs Community Plaza), Sonoma... Continue