I was born at the dawn of the Second World War, but my consciousness of it did not really take hold until my father gave me the book, Hiroshima, by John Hersey. I was 10 or 11 at the time, but it's profound effect I've... Continue

Legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to protect Highway 37 from rising sea levels has been approved by the California Senate. The plan would access about $2 billion in federal infrastructure funding -- and authorize a toll for cars using the span that connects Sonoma... Continue

Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve will reopen this weekend after an extensive 18-month restoration effort, welcoming back hikers, bikers, and campers to the Mayacamas Mountains park at the western end of Sonoma Valley. The majority of Hood Mountain Regional Park has been... Continue

The Sonoma Stompers host opening day at Arnold Field on June 2, the team's first game in two years. The local nine returns to live action as a member of the California Collegiate League. Founded in 1993, the 11-team California Collegiate League is a premier... Continue

Squares of fabric decorated by community members during vaccine clinics comprise the Fabric of Gratitude art exhibition, through May 26 at the Sonoma Community Center.  Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC) collected the hand-drawn squares during its vaccine clinics. Community members were prompted by the question,... Continue

Any big plans for the summer?   Mara Lee Ebert   The big thing I want to do is tear up my yard with a sod cutter, and put in drought-resistant plants. I also want to finish the patio I started last year. I'm making... Continue

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday May 19, 2022, to 5 p.m. Friday May 20, 2022.  This is the first Red Flag Warning of what is expected to be... Continue