What is the scariest thing you've ever done?   Karin, Sonoma Probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done was have children. Raising them in a world where you want them to be socially conscious and contribute to the community is a big responsibility. I have... Continue

Wildflower-watchers delight in seeing blossoms along the trails of Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen during wildflower season, which peaks February-August. To help visitors make the most of the natural splendor, the park provides a free online “Blooming Now” guide to the latest blossoms at... Continue

Sonoma Overnight Support, the nonprofit that has been operating as a service center for the homeless for 17 years, is moving out of its First Street West location.  The house-like structure, known as The Haven, is owned by the City of Sonoma. The City terminated... Continue

As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, women’s collective giving organization Impact100 Sonoma—one of the valley’s largest funders—will award a record $350,000 in grants to valley-serving nonprofits in 2024.  That amount will raise the group’s cumulative grant total since 2010 to $4,025,485. For the fourth year... Continue

The use of services from FISH -- the nonprofit Friends in Sonoma Helping -- grew significantly in 2023. The Springs-based agency saw demand rise over 50% for its Food Pantry -- more than 1,500 Sonoma Valley households with a total of 3,265 adults and 1,519... Continue