In the spring of 2024 Víctor Ferrer, by unanimous vote of the Fine Arts Commission, was named Treasure Artist of Sonoma. The Executive and Artistic Director and maestro of Quetzalén folkloric dance group, Ferrer was honored for his contribution to the Latino community, bringing their... Continue

By Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, Superintendent, Sonoma Valley Unified School District The Sonoma Unified School District has had several challenges. And now those challenges are leading to many difficult decisions that have to be made to not only address its budget issues, but also to improve... Continue

A current, late season heat wave has hit the North Bay, and the County of Sonoma has announced that a cooling center will be available in the the Sonoma Valley at the City of Sonoma Public Library 755 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 from... Continue

PG&E has announced that "the PSPS Potential forecast has been updated and now shows PSPS Warning for multiple counties across Northern California as breezy offshore flow and low humidity will contribute to elevated fire weather conditions tonight through Tuesday morning. More detailed information about exact... Continue

The 2024 Sonoma Plein Air Festival drew 31 nationally-acclaimed artists from around California and across the nation for a week of public creativity, art education and celebration. Founded in 2002 by Sonoma artist Keith Wicks and philanthropist Judy Vadasz, the annual festival features a plethora... Continue

Getting a Trim | John Staley Her straight razor slid slowly up my neck. The palm of her other hand pressed on my chin pulling the skin of my throat taut. My only view was the two-toned façade of the rosette ceiling tiles.  Glancing up... Continue

Sonoma Valley Next 100 is presenting a third screening of the film, Small is Beautiful – The Quest to Save the Valley of the Moon, at the Sebastiani Theatre on Sunday, October 20 at a new time at 5PM.  The screenings in July and August were sold-out. ... Continue

The final days of the small makers store, Community Supply, are also the final days for many of our local artisans who sell their wares in the shop. Community Supply’s website reads: “We support small makers. We value the makers, the solution finders, the innovators,... Continue

Part of the General Plan 2045 update that is currently taking place in the City of Sonoma includes consideration of changing land uses. The city’s General Plan dictates what type of land uses are allowed on every parcel of land within the city’s limits. Changes... Continue