The City of Sonoma invites community members to review and comment on the newly released Draft Local Economy Element of the General Plan Update. This element outlines strategies to strengthen Sonoma’s economic vitality while preserving its historic character and quality of life. It includes goals and policies... Continue
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By Anna Pier Sonoma Valley Unified School Board of Trustees announce their third closed session meeting in two weeks, for Monday, June 2 at 2 p.m., apparently to name an Interim Superintendent. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District office,... Continue
The Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Water Agency, also known as Sonoma Water, on Tuesday approved sewer service rate increases and continued support for low-income customers for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The board also amended a proposal to raise capacity charges, choosing instead... Continue
Get ready for Sonoma Valley Pride’s biggest celebration yet! Join others on the historic Sonoma Plaza for an afternoon of music, inspiration, and unity at the 2025 Pride Festival—a joyful stand for love, visibility, and freedom. The festivities kick off at 2:00 PM at the... Continue
National Weather Service...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 98 expected. * WHERE...Interior Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys. *... Continue
2024-25 Annual Report (PDF, 20 MB) Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez released her administration’s first-ever Report to the People, a comprehensive review of the achievements, initiatives, and community partnerships that defined her office’s work in 2024. The report reflects DA Rodriguez’s commitment to transparency,... Continue
Magistrate Alex Tse (pictured), the judge presiding over the Ken Mattson Ponzi Scheme hearing, decided in favor of granting bail, setting an amount of $4 million, this over the objections of numerous victims of his financial theft who argued that he is a flight risk.... Continue
Sonoma Valley and the City of Sonoma are part of an alluvial flood plane of ancient origins. Today, many creeks and streams that once flowed visibly are buried in pipes and conduits. However, Sonoma Creek, Nathanson Creek and Fryer Creek, among others, still have segments... Continue
The following is a letter submitted to the court on behalf of a defrauded investor in anticipation of the bail hearing for Ken Mattson on Wednesday May 28, 2025. It is just one of many such letters submitted to the court in advance of the... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist who just happened to be born and raised right here in Sonoma. Continue