Did Sonoma’s Planning Commission just violate the Brown Act?

At its meeting of March 23, 2017, during the public comment period at the very end of the meeting, a member of the public, Mr. Bill Jasper, came to the podium to ask if the commission had received his letter regarding concerns about a land... Continue

Student filmmaker Owen Summers

In 15 years, only three student films from Sonoma Valley High School have been chosen to be part of the Sonoma Valley International Film Festival. One of those is from senior Owen Summers, whose film “The Magic Beans” was selected to be in the Festival this year.... Continue

Under the weathered

An earlier era in the history of El Verano, that of a resort community with geothermal spas like the neighboring ‘Springs’ towns, emerges as work begins on a long-empty building on Verano Avenue, at Willow. The corner was last occupied by a tavern of sorts,... Continue

Why it’s so difficult to become a U.S. citizen

Sun Special Report by Anna Pier -- In immigration forums offered around the Valley since election day, providing “Know Your Rights” information and support for local residents who lack legal status, there has been an impressive outpouring of interest from the Anglo community toward their vulnerable... Continue

Sonoma Planning Commission loses two members

The Sonoma Planning Commission suddenly and unexpectedly lost two of its members this week after Chip Roberson resigned from the panel in protest of Ron Wellander not being named to a second term. Wellander, the vice-chair, was coming to the end of his first term... Continue

Cell tower strong-arming, Oakmont political fracas, and more

The 18 neighbors opposing a new cell phone tower at 2550 Warm Springs Road, and skeptical members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission, have been reminded that despite a public hearing and vote, they really have no say in the matter. An industry-friendly FCC... Continue

First St. East hotel/housing project gets review

The proposed hotel/housing project on First Street and Second Street East will come before Sonoma's Planning Commission this Thursday at a meeting beginning at 6:30pm in the community meeting room. The topic of the Study Session meeting is determining the scope of an environmental impact... Continue

All winners great and small

Rotarian Gary Scott hands a $250 prize to Buster, a winner, thanks to ticket-buyers Tom and Maureen Daily, in the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley’s annual Luck of the Irish raffle. Buster has no comment on what he might do with the winnings. The raffle’s... Continue

City of Sonoma studies imposing housing impact fees

Housing impact fees, a per-square-foot fee charged to builders of housing or commercial developments to help support the creation of affordable housing, was the topic of a study session held by Sonoma's City Council Monday night. The council reviewed a report by the consulting firm... Continue

Sheriff’s update: missing Temelec woman found

Elsie Warfiled, the 87-year-old woman reported missing this morning in Temelec, is safe and back at home. The original Sheriff's Advisory: This morning at about 8:30 a.m., Elsie Warfiled, age 87, walked away from her home on Via Columbard Circle in the Temelc area... Continue

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