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G3 Sponsors Women in Business Event

G3 (Gather Grow Go) has been bringing women in business together with the understanding that together, we are stronger when we have each other to inspire and be inspired by. Over the years the group has worked with and done workshops for Sonoma Young Professionals,... Continue

School Consolidation Committee Leaves It All to the Trustees

On October 29, the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District held a Study Session to discuss options for school consolidation/closure recommended by the School Consolidation Committee, which presented its report at the meeting. But there was no recommendation to choose.  The... Continue

How Immigration Law Has Changed Us

This year is the centennial of the infamous [it was praised by eugenics advocates, the KKK, and even by Hitler] Immigration Act of 1924, the first major piece of U.S. immigration law covering all countries of origin for emigres. Also known as the Johnson-Reed Act,... Continue

Red Flag Warning Goes Into Effect this Week

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning that includes the City of Sonoma and the entire Sonoma Valley due to an offshore wind pattern that will bring strong wind gusts and dry conditions that will increase fire risk and may lead to... Continue

The Ambulance With Wings Has Landed

Sonoma's generosity has given an ambulance wings! The donated ambulance arrived in Kaniv, Ukraine on November 1st after traveling 6,145 miles by truck, train and ship across countless borders to finally arrive.  The Ambulance With Wings is a perfect example of why Sister Cities International... Continue

Jack London 108-Year Memorial At JL Historic Park

A highlight of November events at Jack London State Historic Park will be a memorial celebration of the 108th anniversary of Jack London’s death. The celebrated writer died on November 22, 1916 in his home at Beauty Ranch in Glen Ellen. The celebration will be... Continue

Early In-Person Voting Available This Weekend

Early in-person voting expands this weekend for November 5 General Election Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election will expand this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto reminded the public today. Twenty-four vote centers will open Saturday, joining seven... Continue

Diabetes Health Fair Planned for November 9, at La Luz

Diabetes is a growing health problem in the United States, a typically "silent" disease until its effects become serious. Sometimes referred to as "high blood sugar" diabetes has historically affected older populations but is increasingly evident in the young. Early symptoms of diabetes include constant... Continue

History Matters: Nominations Now Open

Nominations open for the 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards in Sonoma County The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. This award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections and archives... Continue

Teachers vs. District: Do They or Don’t They Have an Agreement?

On October 22, Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) sent out a press release announcing that an "historic agreement" had been reached on October 1 between the teachers and the administration of Sonoma Valley Unified School District.  VMTA had sent out the agreement to... Continue