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Días de los Muertos Production Mictlán Return to Sebastiani

Sonoma Valley’s own folkloric dance group, Quetzalén, will present again last year’s sold-out production Mictlán. Featuring more than 50 young dancers (TK–12) from Quetzalén’s after-school programs across Sonoma and Napa counties, this production celebrates both the Pre-Hispanic and Catholic traditions of Día de Los Muertos... Continue

Larry Barnett: Cryin’ Oceans of Tears

When I was a small boy I cried a lot. By all reports, I was an affable, joyful little guy, sensitive and always smiling, but as the years passed, I came under the shadow of my older brother who took out all his resentments on... Continue

What a Government Shutdown Will Mean for Californians

By Rachel Becker, Kristen Hwang, Alejandro Lazo, Cayla Mihalovich and Jeanne Kuang This article was published by CalMatters. John Lauretig remembers the filthy bathrooms, the overflowing trash cans and the community of people who rallied to clean up Joshua Tree National Park the last time... Continue

A Bit of Rain Is on Its Way to the Bay Area

Bring your outdoor furniture cushions inside, clean your gutters and get ready for rain over the next three days. Alsoi keep in mind that the first rain often loosens oil and debris on roadways, and can create slippery conditions, so drive carefully. Rainfall amounts are... Continue

Treasure Artist Nominations Now Open

The City of Sonoma is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Treasure Artist of the Year Award! About the Award The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission's  (CFAC) Treasure Artist Award Program was established in 1983. This distinguished award  celebrates exceptional achievements in various artistic disciplines,... Continue

City of Sonoma Launches Tree Inventory

The City of Sonoma is taking another step toward a climate-resilient future with the launch of a citywide Tree Inventory, scheduled for October 1 through October 9, 2025. This effort is part of the City’s broader Climate Smart Sonoma initiative, which tracks and shares updates on... Continue