A highlight of November events at Jack London State Historic Park will be a memorial celebration of the 108th anniversary of Jack London’s death. The celebrated writer died on November 22, 1916 in his home at Beauty Ranch in Glen Ellen. The celebration will be... Continue

Early in-person voting expands this weekend for November 5 General Election Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election will expand this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto reminded the public today. Twenty-four vote centers will open Saturday, joining seven... Continue

Diabetes is a growing health problem in the United States, a typically "silent" disease until its effects become serious. Sometimes referred to as "high blood sugar" diabetes has historically affected older populations but is increasingly evident in the young. Early symptoms of diabetes include constant... Continue

Nominations open for the 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards in Sonoma County The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. This award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections and archives... Continue

On October 22, Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) sent out a press release announcing that an "historic agreement" had been reached on October 1 between the teachers and the administration of Sonoma Valley Unified School District.  VMTA had sent out the agreement to... Continue

Sonoma's Praxis Peace Institute has lined up a robust speaker series for November, open to both Praxis members and the public on Zoom.  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st at 4:00 pm (Pacific) on Zoom Tickets: www.praxispeace.org $15 for Praxis members (non-members: $20) THOM HARTMANN The Demise of... Continue

Parents with children 10 and under are invited to trick-or-treat around the historic Sonoma Plaza on Halloween day! Put on a fun costume, come down to the historic Sonoma Plaza and get your map at the Visitors Center (453 First Street East). Then walk to... Continue

Credited with creating the first stock index fund in 1971, Mac McQuown was the owner of Stone Edge Farm, where he developed a micro grid making the property energy self sufficient. He and his wife Leslie also purchased the Cooperage property on 1st Street West,... Continue

At a recent special meeting, Sonoma’s Planning Commission reviewed modifications to the city’s SB9 ordinance, and at its next meeting will finalize its recommendations to the City Council. An illustration showing how SB9 increases housing density SB9 is a 2022 state housing law permitting the... Continue