There’s a convoluted conversation unraveling through the shadowy corridors of political conversation about the need to tone down hateful rhetoric as violence bleeds out of the twisted psyches of deeply tortured people with guns. Which brings us first to Charlie Kirk, whose assassination by a... Continue
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The Plaza part of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival got off to a juicy start on September 27 with the blessing of the grapes, immediately followed by the annual historic Grape Stomp. The event was completely sold out, with 72, two-person teams competing... Continue
By Anna Pier Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School Board met in Special Session Tuesday, September 23 in the City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West, at 5:00 pm. The Agenda was limited to continued discussion of elementary school consolidation, and a vote on... Continue
Application Process Opens November 1 In 2026, the women’s collective giving organization Impact100 Sonoma - one of Sonoma Valley’s largest and most reliable funders - will again offer multiple Impetus Grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations serving local residents. The group will also... Continue
Sonoma Valley’s own folkloric dance group, Quetzalén, will present again last year’s sold-out production Mictlán. Featuring more than 50 young dancers (TK–12) from Quetzalén’s after-school programs across Sonoma and Napa counties, this production celebrates both the Pre-Hispanic and Catholic traditions of Día de Los Muertos... Continue
When I was a small boy I cried a lot. By all reports, I was an affable, joyful little guy, sensitive and always smiling, but as the years passed, I came under the shadow of my older brother who took out all his resentments on... Continue
By Rachel Becker, Kristen Hwang, Alejandro Lazo, Cayla Mihalovich and Jeanne Kuang This article was published by CalMatters. John Lauretig remembers the filthy bathrooms, the overflowing trash cans and the community of people who rallied to clean up Joshua Tree National Park the last time... Continue
The people of Sonoma County deserve the strong civilian oversight of law enforcement they’ve asked for, delivered by government agencies that work together in good faith to deliver just that. Achieving this goal is possible but must be done responsibly and with deference to constitutional... Continue
Bring your outdoor furniture cushions inside, clean your gutters and get ready for rain over the next three days. Alsoi keep in mind that the first rain often loosens oil and debris on roadways, and can create slippery conditions, so drive carefully. Rainfall amounts are... Continue
The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has opened its 2025 fall community grants cycle for local education and nonprofit organizations. “Last year, our club awarded over $133,000 in grants to local groups, including the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma Splash, Sonoma Overnight... Continue