Just another day in May, and the day my father Norman was born. As it happens, he was given an unusual gift on one of his birthdays, a copy of The Globe, a New York City newspaper printed on the day of his birth. The... Continue
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The Civil war did not end in 1868. Instead, it became a simmering ideological conflict that continues to this very day. The recent Supreme Court gutting of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the South’s latest victory, the continuing unwinding of a progressive process... Continue
By Anna Pier Welcoming nearly 200 guests to the Opening Reception of the new exhibit at the Sonoma Community Center, Etched in Sonoma:A Living Legacy, curator Simon Blattner said, "Everything about this show makes me feel good." All the works exhibited were printed on the... Continue
This article was originally published by ActiveNorcal California just wrapped up a dry winter, and forecasters are already setting their sights on what comes next. The early signs are pointing toward a very strong El Nino developing by winter 2026-27, and that has real implications... Continue
Sonoma Water reports that water levels in our reservoirs are near normal levels. Lake Sonoma is 99.9% Lake Mendocino is at 80% Lake Pillsbury is at 69.1% These numbers are generally within the range of normal for this time of year. See the details at... Continue
by Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller This article was originally published by CalMatters Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act undermines legal protections that have helped Latinos gain representation in politics, California Democrats and activists say. The case centered on the boundaries of a Louisiana congressional district.... Continue
By Larry Barnett At a public gathering on April 22 at Vintage House, the City of Sonoma introduced representatives from the firm of Page and Turnbull, a full-service architecture and planning firm specializing in historic preservation, which has been selected to begin a Historic Resources... Continue
The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Jacob Slevin as the newest member of our Community Development Department, joining the Building Division as a Building Inspector. Jacob brings valuable experience to the role, having started his career with 4Leaf Inc. and working across several jurisdictions. In his new position, Jacob will... Continue
Friday, May 1 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM This exhibition celebrates the art of etching and the vibrant community of printmakers it continues to inspire. Rooted in a tradition that values both technical precision and creative experimentation, etching has long offered artists a powerful... Continue
By Cal Cities Staff Lawmakers introduced nearly 1,800 bills this year. Some should sound very familiar, especially for folks who followed last year’s legislative saga. There are bills on state homelessness funding, transit-oriented development, metal theft, wildfire liability, and local coastal plans. But legislators are also... Continue