SPECIAL EVENT! THURSDAY, MARCH 19 at 11:00 am (PDT) on Zoom. Live From Canterbury, England Registration: $16 for Praxis members ($21 non-members) CLICK HERE RICHARD SAKWA The Russo-Ukraine War: Follies of Empire Richard Sakwa's latest book, The Russo-Ukraine War: Follies of Empire, (pub. March 20, 2026) will... Continue
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The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center, invites photographers of all ages to participate in the 6th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “The Power of Water,” encourages participants to capture the ways water shapes life and landscapes in Sonoma Valley. From... Continue
The role of government in a democracy has always been a matter of contention. Should government’s primary effort be the protection of individual liberty or the protection of the common good? Proponents of the former believe the protection of individual liberty includes defending private property... Continue
by Ben Christopher This article was originally published by CalMatters The apartment building planned on East Morris Avenue in Modesto is exactly the kind of thing that California’s political leaders want to see a whole lot more of: The project promises 44 units of affordable housing... Continue
Sometimes not returning a text is so easy. You can tell yourself to let things go and sometimes that’s okay. I mean, it’s a good thing to let things slide. Until they become a landslide. These days it’s called “ghosting.” Some people drift away, off... Continue
Sonoma Art Walk is back for the 2026 season, returning to the historic Sonoma Plaza on the first Thursday of the month from April through October. This beloved community tradition transforms downtown into a vibrant celebration of local creativity, fine art, and the unique spirit... Continue
By Dr. Devatara Holman, DACM, L.Ac., and Dr. Evan Shepherd Reiff, DACM, L.Ac. Valley Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine In our society today, we often treat stress as a temporary hurdle to be endured and overcome. However, when physical and emotional pressure persists for long durations,... Continue
Larson Park is once again echoing with the sounds of children’s laughter, punctuated by the crisp pop of pickleball paddles on the newest courts in the County. After a major, $4.3 million renovation that closed the park for nearly a year, the 7.6-acre property, that... Continue
By David Bolling Have you ever scratched a rhinoceros behind the ear? Probably not. Given the popular perception of rhinos, petting one might sound almost as risky as kissing a crocodile on the lips. But then, you haven’t met Ozzy, a southern white rhino born... Continue
Sonoma Speaker Series on March 23 Liz Murray is the once-homeless daughter of two loving but deeply-drug dependent parents, who raised herself from living on the streets of New York City to earning a full scholarship to Harvard University. Her riveting memoir, “Breaking Night,” was... Continue