On Saturday, October 28 from 1 p.m., Kivelstadt Cellars will host a seminar and discussion about insurance and government claims related to the wildfires. The panel of experts will address general insurance claims, evidence preservation and claim preparation, government entitlements and government registration and claims... Continue

With a vow to “work alongside our community for as long as it takes,” the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passed Tuesday measures to aid fire recovery efforts. “Sonoma County is just beginning to start the long recovery process,” said Chair Shirlee Zane. “We will... Continue

Hospice by the Bay will host free drop-in support, “Coping with Stress & Loss from the Fires,” in sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and 14, from noon to 1 p.m. The groups meet at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street. All... Continue

Sonoma Valley High School welcomed students back to campus Monday. By providing appropriate social and emotional supports to students, as well as school supplies for displaced students, school administration believe SVHS is returning to a sense of normalcy for its students. An important element is... Continue

The Springs Food Pantry, now relocated to St. Leo’s Church, will be open two days a week for at least the next four weeks as follows: Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 pm. The address is 601 Agua Caliente... Continue

After 14 days of barring any access, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office today lifted evacuation orders in portions of  Glen Ellen community within the burn zone -- for residents and property owners only. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the following streets: • Dunbar Road •... Continue

Wildfires swept through more than a quarter of Sonoma Valley, and many returning residents want to expedite the healing of their land but aren’t sure how to go about it. The most important rule is to be safe. Assess the property carefully before acting. Watch... Continue