Helmet Law Ignored and Unenforced By David Bolling A Sonoma Valley juvenile, riding what police described as an electric “stand-on scooter,” sped through the intersection of Robinson Road and Fano Lane just after 12:30 p.m. on November 25, and collided with the left rear corner... Continue
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At its meeting beginning at 6pm on December 3, 2025, Sonoma's City Council will hold a study session on proposed changes to the city's Mobilehome Ordinance. Modification of state law and concerns raised by mobilehome owners and residents have prompted the review. There are approximately... Continue
The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and ineligible for election to a third term. As of November 2025, over two dozen candidates have... Continue
Sonoma County's emergency evacuation plans face significant challenges, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure, communication, and compliance with state mandates. To read the entire report, CLICK HERE. Here is a summary of the conclusions of Sonoma County's Civil Grand Jury: Emergency Evacuation Challenges in Sonoma... Continue
The City of Sonoma has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde, a longstanding tradition recognizing a Sonoma Valley resident (or couple) whose commitment, service, and leadership have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Since 1975, each... Continue
Supporters of the SMART Train submitted 71,851 signatures for a petition to place a funding renewal measure on the June 2026 ballot, exceeding the required 48,809 signatures for success. This citizen-led initiative aims to allow the measure to pass with a simple majority vote, as... Continue
In a letter to the Sonoma County Bord of Supervisors, the Sonoma County Commission in Human Rights requests additional funding to close the gap caused by the Trump Administration cutbacks in funds for the unhoused. With the Federal cutbacks introduced last week the homeless organizations... Continue
In Sonoma County, older adults (age 60 +) comprise about 28% of the population — and are projected to reach ~35% by 2030. Nationally, more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care to a loved one. The value of unpaid caregiving is estimated at $522... Continue
A dramatic overhaul of local government meeting requirements By Johnnie Pina, legislative advocate (governance) California League of Cities Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 707 (Durazo), a dramatic overhaul of local government meeting requirements, into law. Although the bill incorporates language from Cal Cities’ sponsored... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker magazine cartoonist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. Continue