The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance has announced that mentors of high school students are invited to attend a special “Let’s Talk” session to provide high school mentors with valuable tools for connecting with mentees through their high school years. The “Maneuvering Through the High School... Continue
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The hot book of 1972 was Alex Comfort’s “The Joy of Sex.” In 2025, “The Joy of Hate” might top the charts. In the words of James Baldwin, I’m horrified at America’s “moral apathy,” the degree to which unthinkably vile behaviors are now normalized. Baldwin,... Continue
The following statement by Sonoma Valley Unified School Board President Catarina Landry was delivered to the community at the August 20 public Study Session on the topic of elementary school closure. At that meeting, after three hours’ discussion, the Trustees directed Acting Superintendent Rena Seifts... Continue
Celebrate the Harvest on Saturday, October 4, 10am to 2pm at Sonoma Garden Park! The event coordinators have been hard at work crafting a menu of last year's most popular Harvest Festival attractions, plus some exciting new activities and events. Live Music Dance Performance Nature... Continue
Wildfire is a reality in Sonoma County—but together, we can make our communities stronger and safer. Join your neighbors and your local Fire Marshall / Fire Chief at one of our upcoming workshops sponsored by the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. These engaging... Continue
The City of Sonoma has begun preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its General Plan Update and invites community members to participate in the environmental review process. A public scoping meeting will be held to share information about the project and gather input... Continue
Protect yourself from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Cotati, CA As friends and families prepare to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging the public to take precautions against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Warmer weather and increased... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund in partnership with Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo are pleased to invite the public to a special community presentation of the Sonoma Valley Senior Needs Assessment. Sonoma Valley is facing a significant increase in the number of seniors in our community and... Continue
Workers want more guidance on what to do by Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. We’re keeping a close eye on your elected officials in the California Legislature. Sign up for beta access to My Legislator, your weekly report on... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. You can see more of her work at cartoonsbyhilary.substack.com. Continue