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Sonoma County’s new approach to disaster relief

The County of Sonoma is opening Recovery Support Centers in communities most impacted by economic loss from the winter storms, an innovative new model to disaster response and recovery that seeks to direct government and nonprofit assistance to people disproportionately impacted by economic losses during... Continue

The artist she needed to be

Alyssa Conder | Sun Arts -- In Jesus and Other Lovers: An Intimate Memoir of a Catholic Nun, Sonoma's Judy Theo Lehner takes us on her life’s journey as she finds herself, and, as she describes it, “the artist that I needed to be”.  The... Continue

KSVY goes live with a call for volunteers

KSVY 93.1 FM & Sonoma TV, named nonprofit of the year in 2022 by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, have many volunteer opportunities and are actively seeking new hosts and more.  Community Radio & TV Volunteer Opportunities  Community radio means you! KSVY Sonoma 91.3... Continue

County drops Mattson garage idea for a Springs Plaza

The County won’t pursue a deal with developer Ken Mattson on a Springs Community Plaza and underground parking garage adjacent to Boyes Hot Springs Post Office building, Supervisor Susan Gorin announced Thursday.  The plan never progressed past a “scoping agreement” and the discussion phase --... Continue

Off to a fresh, wet start 

  Happy New Year! I hope you had a joyful holiday season and that your 2023 is off to a good start, rain included! And what a start we have had. This morning rain poured down on my roof, and I thought it would never... Continue

Sunday on the Plaza: Women’s March Sonoma Valley

  Sonoma Valley women and their allies will gather in solidarity with communities across the country on the 50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade for a “Bigger than Roe March and Rally” on Sonoma Plaza, Sunday, Jan. 22, noon to 2 p.m. [caption id="attachment_93126" align="aligncenter"... Continue

Danger on Trinity Road

Continuing rains are causing road problems throughout Sonoma and Napa counties, including this dangerous slide on Trinity Road. The westbound lane, at the hairpin turn near Wall Road, has broken away. The county has placed cones and temporary stop signs in both directions, but by... Continue

Six Sonoma Valley cultural nonprofits receive impact grants 

Creative Sonoma has awarded 38 Arts Impact Grants for cultural nonprofits, a total of $200,000 to support programs and services across the county. Six of the recipients serve Sonoma Valley.  Funded projects cross disciplines from poetry and music to film and design, and programs throughout... Continue

Maite Iturri honored with Rotary humanitarian award

For her many contributions to Sonoma Valley, Maite Iturri has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley. “Maite’s initiatives and on-going work have directly benefited children and families here in Sonoma for over 25 years,” said Club President... Continue