At its meeting of February 19, the Sonoma Planning Commission will review the draft Land Use Element of the revised General Plan, including the potential rezoning of the Sebastiani Winery property of over 20 acres. The Land Use Element provides for development and resource conservation,... Continue
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A series of storm systems are expected to move through Sonoma and the North Bay beginning Saturday night and continuing into next week. Rain is likely at times throughout the weekend and into early next week, with the heaviest rainfall expected Sunday into early Tuesday morning. Rain... Continue
The following was received by The Sun. We are including it here to help inform the community. Dear Sonoma Valley Community, At our January meeting, Sonoma City Manager David Guhin joined the Board to provide an update on the City of Sonoma’s General Plan, a... Continue
Understanding Auto Surveillance Cameras By Larry Barnett Sixteen automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras surround the City of Sonoma, monitoring the vehicles that pass through the city. Installed in 2023, they now play a central role in solving serious crimes, many – if not most... Continue
By Yue Stella Yu This article originally was published by CalMatters California lawmakers showed historic enthusiasm for the abundance movement last year as they passed sweeping housing laws that roll back landmark environmental reviews for most urban developments and allow denser housing near transit —... Continue
At its meeting of February 18, the Sonoma City Council will review a recommendation of the city's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission to improve the appearance of a number of large utility boxes by wrapping them in vinyl artwork by local artists. The staff report... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded $12.4 million to support mental health and homelessness services across the county, the latest in a series of investments funded by Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020. The approved funding includes... Continue
The owner De Nova Homes has decided not to proceed with the construction phase of the project After a lengthy and complex application process that included the demolition of a significant, historic home, De Nova Homes has decided to sell the project and its granted... Continue
By Connie Schlelein Encountering Katherine Allbright’s work at her February exhibition at the Sonoma Valley Library feels distinctly other-worldly. At first glance, her paintings, photography, and graphic works lean toward the surreal—sometimes playful, sometimes meditative, always intellectually provocative. But this is art that refuses to... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Cartoonist, author and humorist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. Continue