Joy L. Ascari, 88, of Sonoma, CA, passed away October 2, 2016. Donald Malcolm Brown, 91, of Sonoma, passed away October 31, 2016. Herbert Maurice Casen, Jr., 67, of Sonoma, passed away October 4, 2016. Betty Jane Cline, 95, of Sonoma, passed away October 27,... Continue

  On November 10, about 500 Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) students walked out of sixth period and marched up Broadway to the Plaza, chanting and carrying flags and banners to show support for people of all ethnicities, genders, and orientations in the wake of the presidential... Continue

Passes still remain for the Christmas at the Mission event on Saturday, December 10. The holiday tradition is free – with presentations at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. – but tickets are required. They are available now, while supplies last, at the Mission San... Continue

The Sonoma Community Center’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner just coming out the oven. Reservations are not required for the annual event, held today. November 24, at Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 First St. W. Led by an all-volunteer crew of over 100, the event has been a... Continue

Two days a week, members of the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley visit Sassarini Elementary School students to help with the Reading Buddy Program. “Sometimes we read to them,” said Jon Parker, local Rotary president. “Sometimes they read to us.” School representatives reached out to... Continue

Wrapping up 'Dude, Be Nice' week at Altimira Middle School, principal William Deeths (left) gives a shout-out -- and some Wolf Pack gear -- to outgoing School District Trustee Gary DeSmet. Friday's outdoor rally announced the 'Nice' winners from each class, who had been nominated by... Continue

In an evening packed with significant agenda items, Sonoma's City Council approved a homeless parking plan administered by homeless shelter SOS/The Haven at the police station parking lot. In addition, the council approved a list of 22 measures intended to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in... Continue

Sonoma Raceway is at full speed this holiday season, distributing more than 1,600 pounds of non-perishable food to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank following the raceway's 16th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year’s 1,632 pound donation brings the raceway’s... Continue