Nine times every week last year, on average, federal immigration officials requested information about people held in the Sonoma County jail, the Sheriff’s Office has reported at an annual hearing that provides public transparency about its interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The... Continue
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As children and families across the Bay Area prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure your back-to-school checklist starts with getting your child vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, effective, and a routine part of preventative healthcare. They protect... Continue
The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food... Continue
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across... Continue
Wake Up Sonoma invites the public to a live community screening of the acclaimed new documentary, #UNTRUTH: The Psychology of Trumpism, followed by a post-film Q&A with Director Dan Partland and featured expert Anne Nelson, on Saturday, August 17th, at 5:00 p.m. at Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. The film explores how disinformation, authoritarian... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. You can see more of her work at cartoonsbyhilary.substack.com. Continue
LIVE from SPAIN on Zoom FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st at 11:00 am (Pacific) on Zoom $20 or $15 for Praxis Members - Register Here In the 1940s and 50s, the Basque region of Spain was the poorest area in that country, With nearly 70% unemployment and... Continue
Stacie Morales, Executive Director of Vintage House announced her retirement effective August 15th 2025. During her tenure, Stacie not only led Vintage House with purpose and passion, she elevated its entire culture. She carefully cultivated a high-performing team marked by compassion and excellence, setting a... Continue
Amazon recently advised its subscribers of a new round of scam emails purporting to be from Amazon either about delivery of an item that was not ordered or increase in the cost of a Prime Membership. The email contains a link to cancel the subscription... Continue
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the hiring of Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director, marking a major milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance and coordinate parks, recreation, and community services. This newly created position, made possible in part... Continue