By Anna Pier Leo Dale captured this stunning image of a bobcat with prey at Point Reyes at dusk last January. He was notified in November that he was awarded first place, Youth Division (10 -17 years), in the Nature Photographer of the Year competition... Continue
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Animal activist Zoe Rosenberg, who captured three chickens from a chicken farm in Petaluma to rescue them from slaughter and what she says was poor living conditions, has been sentenced to 90 days by the Sonoma County Superior Court. A portion of the 90 days... Continue
The Metropolitan Transit Authority has announced that with the new year just weeks away, the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) reminds drivers that tolls at the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges will go up by 50 cents on Jan. 1, 2026. This will be the... Continue
Don't Blow It Again Dear Trustees, Sonoma Valley Unified School Board has an abysmal record in hiring superintendents. The last three served only two years each, and two of those three required heavy payouts, then you gifted a bonus to the most recent superintendent after... Continue
The student of history quickly learns that new technologies do more than support the operation of culture, they transform and replace it. From the wheel to the plow, from the printing press to the iMac computer, society and everyday lives take on the characteristics of... Continue
Helmet Law Ignored and Unenforced By David Bolling A Sonoma Valley juvenile, riding what police described as an electric “stand-on scooter,” sped through the intersection of Robinson Road and Fano Lane just after 12:30 p.m. on November 25, and collided with the left rear corner... Continue
At its meeting beginning at 6pm on December 3, 2025, Sonoma's City Council will hold a study session on proposed changes to the city's Mobilehome Ordinance. Modification of state law and concerns raised by mobilehome owners and residents have prompted the review. There are approximately... Continue
The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and ineligible for election to a third term. As of November 2025, over two dozen candidates have... Continue
Sonoma County's emergency evacuation plans face significant challenges, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure, communication, and compliance with state mandates. To read the entire report, CLICK HERE. Here is a summary of the conclusions of Sonoma County's Civil Grand Jury: Emergency Evacuation Challenges in Sonoma... Continue
The City of Sonoma has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde, a longstanding tradition recognizing a Sonoma Valley resident (or couple) whose commitment, service, and leadership have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Since 1975, each... Continue