It's a first for a Sonoma County library -- Sonoma's outdoor book locker to pick up your requested books 24/7. To pick up library materials on your own time with the BiblioBox, place your holds online at sonomalibrary.org, select “Sonoma Valley BiblioBox Locker,", wait for... Continue
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Sonoma Valley High School has two new administrators: Amanda Dowdy and Connor Snow have been named as Vice Principals by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. With the new hires, the district has filled all its principal and vice-principal openings for the school year that... Continue
By Larry Barnett In his recent commentary in the Index Tribune, Fred Allebach continues to spin fables about the creation of housing in our community. Fables, as we all know, are filled with magical thinking, like poisoned apples, pied pipers, and secret spells. In Allebach’s... Continue
It has been brought to my attention by a number of members of our branch in addition to community members expressing concern around the visible displays of confederate flags on site. I recall Sonoma Raceway pledging a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the... Continue
It's time (already!!) to register for the fall semester! In person on August 8-9 (see below) or online at svusdca.powerschool.com Continue
Sheriff and Fire personnel responded Tuesday to unspecified threat against Sonoma Valley Hospital. Details are sketchy, but "no actual threat was realized at the hospital," according to an SVH statement. “A threat was made against the Hospital this Tuesday (July 19, 2022)," said hospital CEO... Continue
The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has named Scott Murray as club president for its 2022-2023 Rotary year. Murray joined the club in 2017 and has previously led the club’s membership and governance committees. “I knew from the history of the club and from Rotary... Continue
Catalyst Fund, a temporary emergency fund launched in 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic, will become a permanent philanthropic entity serving the Sonoma Valley. The effort was launched with a $500k gift from Community Foundation Sonoma County The initiative is an example of how... Continue
The filing period to run for any of Sonoma County’s 225 available positions is now open, with candidates having until August 12 to submit their paperwork. The general election is November 8. There are several important races to represent Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley, including... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital has named Jessica Winkler, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K as Chief Nursing Officer. Winkler has been with the hospital as Director of Patient Care Services since late 2018. She replaces Mark Kobe, CNO. “Jessica brings strong leadership qualities and a diverse career to... Continue