After two decades of planning, the Bay Area Ridge Trail has been extended over Sonoma Mountain and into Jack London State Historic Park. The new 1.2-mile East Slope Trail, which will open officially on March 14, opens land never before accessible to the public to... Continue

A public meeting with legislators and state officials on the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) will be held Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Eldridge facility. The event is the annual Legislative Meeting of the Parent Hospital Association (PHA), which... Continue

Stories we are following, 2040: Shocking discovery: Pipeline delivers same wine to all Sonoma tasting rooms Grocery Cart tax approved Design Review Board bans self as too white GMO chickens reintroduced to Plaza Supervisor’s drought warning: Less water, more fluoride Ken Brown elected to Sonoma... Continue

Raceway explains use permit changes  By Steve Page Last week, I appeared before the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission to outline the proposed revisions to Sonoma Raceway’s county use permit.  The change that has garnered the most attention would allow for a multi-day music festival... Continue

[caption id="attachment_45606" align="alignnone" width="420"] Act two -- Jaime Love and Brooke Tansley expand their horizons, and the mission of community theatre, with Sonoma Arts Live.[/caption] She was the star in a hit Broadway musical -- bright lights, amazing costumes, a massive Broadway production. Every night... Continue

Like the yard debris blown from one house back to another, the issue of leaf blowers is once again swirling around Sonoma City Hall. In 2013, a movement to ban the gas-powered tools was quashed with a 3-2 council. But now that the council has... Continue

The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is looking for original art for its 2015 commemorative poster. This year’s theme is “Harvest Fever, ” with submissions due by April 30. The winning artist will receive a $500 cash honorarium and is also invited to ride... Continue