By Ana Ibarra This article was originally published CalMatters Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s... Continue
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The City of Sonoma is currently accepting applications for several City and regional commissions and committees – and encourages the public to apply. Public involvement is essential to good local government. City commissions and committees provide valuable insight, recommendations, and community perspective to the Sonoma... Continue
At its regular meeting of January 15 at 6pm, the Sonoma Planning Commission will consider a request for a permit extension submitted by Darius Anderson of Kenwood Development for its approved hotel on Napa Street. Under the present city regulations, a one-year permit extension may... Continue
By Anna Pier In a four to one vote, on January 8 the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District approved the petition of the MacArthur Park Charter School Board (MPCS) to open a TK–5 (Transitional Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) school in... Continue
In an email to the community, Whitney Reuling, Executive Director of Sonoma Family Meal reports progress and gives thanks. As we close out an incredible year of growth and impact, we want to pause and say thank you. Because of your generosity, we surpassed our... Continue
A Sonoma County resident died this past weekend after consuming wild mushrooms. Statewide, there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning, including three deaths and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. Given that, in an average year, fewer than five cases statewide... Continue
“Cavedale Road serves as a key route for nearby residents and emergency services, and repairing two landslide sites at once required careful planning and coordination,” said Chair Hermosillo. “This work restores full use of the road and significantly improves its resilience during severe weather.” The... Continue
by Carolyn Jones This article was originally published by CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday proposed paring down the responsibilities of California’s elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction and shifting more power to the State Board of Education. “California can no longer postpone reforms that have... Continue
Many native bees spend winter asleep in stems, leaves, and underground burrows. A quiet garden helps them wake up in spring! Leave dead plant stems standing; they shelter mason and leafcutter bees. Avoid disturbing bare soil; mining and sweat bees rest underground. Keep some leaf... Continue
Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo was elected 2026 chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors yesterday, becoming the first Latina to lead the five-member body in the County of Sonoma’s 176-year history. Supervisor Chris Coursey was named vice chair, and Supervisor David Rabbitt was named chair... Continue