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Nature and family and a grandmother’s love

By Jonathan Farrell -- A recent sunny day on Sonoma Plaza seemed almost magical, and for recently transplanted city-dweller Denise Webster, a bit auspicious. “This wonderful Valley is ideal for my book, Samuel and The Magic Tree, she said. “Because the story is about nature... Continue

How teenagers can be part of city government

Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process and appointed advisory bodies in the form of commissions and committees are an important and valued part of our City government. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing... Continue

Dunbar School staff: We’re OK with closure, but…

Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s enrollment has declined by approximately 1,000 students since 2015-2016. In order to maximize its resources for students and staff, the District is reviewing options for changing school configuration, including campus closures, in 2023-2025. Link to the Community Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/JFp4VGBg47 Dear... Continue

Sangiacomo Chardonnay: A Sonoma County success story

By Virginie Boone -- With the recent passing of Angelo Sangiacomo at the age of 92, it’s important to remember the deep mark he made on Sonoma County viticulture. Especially when it comes to Chardonnay. The Sangiacomos are one of the most important and well-established... Continue

What Sonoma County can do about the climate crisis

By Jerry Bernhaut -- The international summit on climate change, COP27, resulted in an agreement to create a fund to support the developing countries coping with the impacts of climate disasters. There was no agreement to phase out the use of fossil fuels. There was... Continue

School Trustee John Kelly on district realignment, campus closures

From John Kelly, Trustee, Area 3 -- Sonoma Unified School District Dear Members of Our Sonoma Community,  Education is a process whereby we build and rebuild our community, one student and  one teacher at a time. Preserving and protecting Sonoma's community has featured  prominently in... Continue

Bon anniversaire, Les Pascals!

French chefs Pascal Merle and his wife Pascale were pleased to share extra fresh-baked treats with customers on Thursday morning, as this March is the fifth anniversary of their Les Pascals Patisserie et Boulangerie in Glen Ellen. Building owner, Christine Hansson is pleased with the... Continue

Buy the foot

By Jonathan Farrell -- If the shoe fits, it must be the socks. With an inventory of over 22,000 pairs from suppliers throughout the world, Sonoma’s Socks on The Square has a unique inventory – socks only. From traditional formal/elegant to artistic, fun, eclectic and... Continue

Take the SV Hospital ‘listening survey’

Don’t miss a chance to shape the future of healthcare in Sonoma Valley by completing the hospital's 2023 and Beyond Listening Survey. Your feedback provides Sonoma Valley Hospital a critical goal post and an opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns for community health with... Continue

Are we a Christian nation?

In these paranoid times, the finger of suspicion points not only at non-Christians, it points at the “wrong” kind of Christian. Norma Barnett explores the issue. Tulsa preacher Jackson Lahmeyer is building a movement to battle “demonic” Democrats and put Donald Trump back in office. He... Continue