Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), at an 8/25/16 informational meeting at the Community Center, made a presentation about the 20269 Broadway affordable housing project. SAHA executive director Susan Friedland opened by saying this project represents “housing for folks left out of the marketplace”. Friedland went... Continue

Habitat for Humanity is joining the effort to rehab the home of an 84-year-old Sonoma woman who faced eviction a year ago after the century-old structure was red-tagged by the City. Irma Castillo has lived in the home on Broadway, across from Adele Harrison school,... Continue

Something important was missing from the winning proposal from headhunting firm Peckham and McKenney, chosen by city council last week to find Sonoma’s next city manager: public participation in the process. But it’s not too late for council to fix this oversight. There are a couple... Continue

Brighter, more intense eyes. Sleek, prominent jaw. A horn lift. No doubt about it, the Sonoma Valley High School dragon has had some work done. The redesigned mascot debuted this month as the school began its 125th year. “I absolutely love it," said Booster President... Continue

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center CEO Cheryl Johnson has agreed to the facility's board of directors request to rescind her resignation and stay on the job. According to a statement released this morning, The Board made the request after considering the value Johnson adds to the Health... Continue

Meet Sean and Connery, the sweetest Chihuahuas ever. Poor, neglected Sean and Connery came to us at Pets Lifeline as strays in very bad condition. Not only were they very thin, they had a horrible skin condition that left their skin chewed raw. Their little... Continue

To Felice Torri, co-leader of the annual Relay for Life, the upcoming event is more than a fundraiser. It’s an opportunity to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle.The event, with its laughter and tears, its proud and poignant moments,... Continue

In November, voters in the City of Sonoma and in the County will be asked to approve a swarm of tax measures. Some measures would approve the issuance of taxpayer-funded county and school district bonds for construction and other purposes, and others would impose or... Continue