A PG&E project replacing natural gas pipeline in multiple Sonoma locations is underway. Centered on Broadway between MacArthur Street and Fremont Drive, the traffic-fouling work is expected to continue through October. The work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Detours and... Continue
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The nonprofit organization that operates Jack London State Historic Park has welcomed Dave Gould, former California State Parks district superintendent, to its Board of Directors. “We could not ask for a more qualified person to join this organization. Dave’s background and experience in parks and... Continue
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! I hope this message finds you well-rested and recharged after our summer break. I would first like to welcome all employees and families who are new to our District. Our Human Resources department has been extremely busy over the... Continue
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services issued the following letter to the community concerning monkeypox: Dear Sonoma County residents, We are facing a public health emergency. On August 1, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to combat the spread of monkeypox.... Continue
Just five months after a fire destroyed its tasting room and historic memorabilia, Larson Family Winery opened its (newly installed) gates on August 4. Tasting Room Manager Hayden Puryear says his crew has been working “tirelessly around the clock” to ready the outdoor area, which... Continue
It was Rotary Night at Arnold Field when the Sonoma Stompers played the Novato Knicks. Scott Murray, president of the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley, threw out the first pitch. The club donated $100 for every run scored during the July 28 game to the... Continue
State Senator Bill Dodd has named Sonoma's Swiss Hotel, the family-owned Plaza restaurant and hotel that has been serving guests from around world for nearly a century, the Sonoma County Small Business of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “When it comes to Sonoma... Continue
The Board of Supervisors this week earmarked $3.35 million to complete $7.2 million in renovations for Sonoma's Maxwell Farms Regional Park, to include a new all-weather baseball field, a new all-weather soccer field and expanded parking including improvements for ADA accessibility. “The renovation and improvements... Continue
The 25th Annual Sonoma City Party returns to Sonoma Plaza on Thursday evening, August 4. The no-charge occasion features live music from tribute bands SleaZZy Top, Illegitimate AC/DC, and local jam all-stars Loosely Covered (above). Surreal vaudeville troupe Traveling Spectacular, fronted by surreal vaudevillian Tobias... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved updates to the Vacation Rental Ordinance, including a ban on new vacation rentals in low-density residential areas and establishing restrictions on corporate ownership. Existing vacation rentals will not be affected by the ownership or zoning changes voted... Continue