Sonoma’s Public Works Director comes full circle

Sonoma’s Public Works Director, Mike Berger, has been on the job almost four months. Having spent the first 23 years of his life living right here, it’s a bit of coming full circle for Mike, and in his words, “I love it.” Although he and... Continue

There’s no accountability anymore and it’s not my fault

Since the Events of January 6, 2021, the cri de cœur for Democrats and various other leftists/liberals/socialists/communists has been to "hold those responsible Accountable!" But free-speech America is awash in conflict, and many see no good reason to get excited about a few tourists in... Continue

New bike bridge, new pool, old family favorite

Sonoma’s Fryer Creek Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge Project. It’s been lingering so long that some of the original proponents have aged off bikes and onto walkers. But, progress. Construction is underway to connect Newcomb Street and Manor Drive. Improvements include a new 8-foot wide, 60-foot... Continue

Elaine Bell honored as Community Center “Muse”

Elaine Bell, who has worked countless events and fundraisers as an in-demand caterer, steps out of the kitchen and into the spotlight as the honoree of the Sonoma Community Center’s MUSE gala. The award goes annually to a local figure who makes the Sonoma... Continue

When Sonoma rocks it, it stays rocked

Consider Sonoma rocked for at least one year. The annual Sonoma City Party was held August 4 on Sonoma Plaza to bring the community together for fun and festivities. The evening was filled with fantastic food, tasty drinks, incredible local entertainment, and an abundance of... Continue

Zero emission mowers

Several hundred sheep graze Sonoma Regional Park, grazing the tall grasses along Arnold Drive just north of the Sonoma Developmental Center. Flocks of the eco-friendly mowers are often employed by Sonoma County Regional Parks to keep grasslands healthy and fire-safe. Continue

Mentoring the new mentors

Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance is training up a crop of new mentors to be matched with a mentee. Susie Gallo, the nonprofit's executive director, says dozens of students are waiting for a mentor to help guide them through another school year. Find out more about... Continue

Home & Ranch Readiness workshop

Ramp up your readiness for the upcoming fire season! Continue

Three months of PG&E roadwork begins in Sonoma

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

Dave Gould, longtime state park ranger, joins Jack London Park board

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

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