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
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Glen Ellen Historical Society Letter to County Says Destroying Historic Sonoma House is Unacceptable
Editor’s Note: This letter, from Angela Nardo-Morgan, president and board chair of the Glen Ellen Historical Society, was sent on February 25 to Tennis Wick, director of Permit Sonoma – the Sonoma County planning agency – and to the Board of Supervisors, following the fourth... Continue
On October 10, 2008, during the closing days of a presidential campaign that was slipping away from him, John McCain was addressing a town hall meeting in Lakeville, Minnesota when a middle-aged woman told him she was scared of Barack Obama because, “he’s an Arab.”... Continue
The counties of Sonoma and Napa, along with local law enforcement and fire agencies will conduct a targeted emergency alert and warning test on Thursday, March 27. The exercise will be a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) for the evacuation zone of SON-6F4... Continue
Eat Nutria – not? No, Nutria is not an artificial sweetener, or a new meal delivery company. It is a rodent species, called Nutria. Apparently, these rodents, known as Swamp Rats and a gustatory delicacy in Louisiana, are eating native plants and crops, burrowing through... Continue
The County of Sonoma is reiterating its commitment to all who are in need of services, especially immigrant communities, and providing guidance and support for County staff after an individual was detained Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the lobby of the County Probation... Continue
By Seth Dolinsky Sonoma Valley’s rich agricultural tradition has evolved since Europeans seized the land some 200 years ago. While food farming once played a significant role in the local economy, it has diminished in recent years as wine grapes have taken reign, along with... Continue
At its meeting of March 19, 2025, the Sonoma City Council will consider adoption of a revised Master Tree List. The list provides recommendations about tree species applicable to street tree planting and feasible locations. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Commission has been... Continue
The modern corporation had its beginnings in maritime law. In an era when global trade and exploration were dependent upon sailing ships and the monarchy of European nations, merchant capitalism arose to fill a monetary gap that governments couldn’t muster and introduced the concept of... Continue
An updated draft Fire Hazard Severity Map is now available for public review and comment. This map is based on CalFire’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which determine fire hazard classifications for the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas based on climate data, fire history, and wildfire modeling. View the Interactive Map & Submit... Continue