By Georgia Kelly Sam Keen was my friend, sometimes a mentor, sometimes a big brother, but always one of my most treasured friends. I met Sam about 50 years ago when I was living in Big Sur and he was a frequent workshop leader at... Continue
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Following the very successful Town Hall sponsored by Wake UP Sonoma, Anna Pier delved into the long story behind the event and the watchdog group’s director and heartbeat, Lisa Storment. What was your hope for the Town Hall? To bring concrete ideas to people for... Continue
Sonoma County has invited residents to participate in a series of open house-style events as part of the county's General Plan update. These drop-in workshops, running through April 16, offer an informal setting where community members can visit themed stations, share input, and help shape... Continue
Richard Heinberg in Sonoma By Stephanie Hiller With all that’s going on in our country and throughout the world, who has the bandwidth to attend a lecture on climate change? But the current political madness notwithstanding, climate change may yet pose the greatest threat of... Continue
The word treasure is layered with meaning, from pirate plunder to the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus is quoted as saying, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Thankfully, Margaret Hatcher’s heart is firmly planted in Sonoma, where she has... Continue
One need not be a media expert to know that cyberspace is full of commentary from countless upset people who have run out of alphabet in the process of getting a lot off their chests while going out of their minds. To say that He/Him/Her/It/They/Them/Their/Who... Continue
The Sebastiani Theatre is celebrating its 91st birthday with a special fundraising presentation, entitled “An Incredible Night of Magic.” The gala, magical evening is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at the historic Theatre on Sonoma Plaza. The public is invited to a reception with drinks, hors... Continue
The vision for the Gateway 121/116 Roundabout Art Project is taking shape, and the ideas of the public matter. The community can be part of this discussion by bringing creativity and vision that reflects the spirit of Sonoma Valley, and helps to identify the visual... Continue
by Anna Pier President of Wake UP Sonoma Lisa Storment greeted the almost 400 people who filled the Vets Building on Sunday afternoon March 9 for a Town Hall, with the affirmation that the size of the turnout was a good indicator of "our level... Continue
Dear Friends, On the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale war against the Ukrainian nation, Kaniv residents and I want to convey to you and all the residents of Sonoma our boundless gratitude for your continued support in organizing resistance to the bloody dictator of the... Continue