February is Black History Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and honor the rich and diverse history, contributions and achievements of Black Americans. Sonoma County Library celebrates Black History Month by hosting events and highlighting books, movies, music and resources available through your local library. ... Continue

Charlotte Hajer, the executive director at the Sonoma Community Center, has resigned from her position effective January 27. She had been leading the Center since April 2021. “We sincerely thank Charlotte for all of the work she has done with our organization to help advance... Continue

By Jonathan Farrell -- The past five years, growing unrest resulting in violence has become commonplace, especially with regards to antisemitism. Rabbi Steven Finley of Sonoma’s Synagogue Shir Shalom addressed the tough topic after a recent service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. With the doors... Continue

Sonoma Valley women and allies gathered in solidarity with communities across the country Sunday for a Women's March and rally on Sonoma Plaza.   The “Bigger than Roe March and Rally” event fell on the 50th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade court decision. "In... Continue

On Saturday night, ten people were shot and killed and at least ten others were shot and wounded in Monterey Park, California in the deadliest mass shooting since the one in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022. In just minutes, the shooter, who reportedly had a... Continue

Calling it a short-sighted plan with serious environmental consequences, two community advocacy organizations have filed suit requesting Sonoma County scale back the proposed redevelopment of the former Sonoma Developmental Center. The current Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is incomplete and deeply flawed, according to the plaintiffs.... Continue

Many common household products require special disposal including paint, medications, sharps, fluorescent lamps, and household batteries. Residents in Sonoma County can dispose of these products at no charge at Zero Waste Sonoma Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, ONLINE: ZEROWASTESONOMAHHWEVENT.AS.ME/SONOMA Appointments must be... Continue

By Jerry Bernhaut -- The international summit on climate change in Egypt this past November, COP27, resulted in an agreement among the developed countries primarily responsible for the climate crisis to create a fund to support the developing countries coping with the impacts of climate... Continue