At press time, the country is freaked out (a/k/a “aghast”) at the seemingly endless violence sweeping the Nation. Shootings, stabbings, explosions and riots seem to be constant, and vile exchanges (e.g., “#!!&*% you, too!”) flood social media. But relax. Just Relax. We can handle this.... Continue
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Following a recent walking tour that convinced City Councilmember Jack Ding of its potential, the Sonoma City Council will vote March 5 on adopting Greenlinks, a cost-effective initiative to connect the city's existing pedestrian pathways and green spaces. "I was amazed at how much is... Continue
By Larry Barnett When I was growing up in the ‘50s the only tattoos I saw were on the arms of working men, either patriotic images of Stars and Stripes or hearts emblazoned with the word “Mother.” The world of tattoos has changed, however, and... Continue
By Anna Pier The day Rebecca Hermosillo was sworn in as our District One Supervisor, Sonoma's Betzy Chavez began work as her bilingual Field Representative to our Valley. She works at the East Sonoma County Services Center, 19080 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma. How long have you... Continue
Latest recall WARNING: CHECK YOUR TUNA! Tuna being sold under store brand names, or at Costco, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Walmart and other stores from Tri-Union Seafoods, has been recalled by the Food & Drug Administration due to possible deadly botulism from the can's lid. Although... Continue
The Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club has sent the following letter to Tennis Wick of Permit Sonoma and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors stating its opposition to Eldridge Renewal's proposed development application for the former Sonoma Developmental Center. Dear Mr. Wick and Mr.... Continue
There is a harsh irony to the fact that when, in the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, Bernie Krause looked out through the glass panel of his front door and saw a ring of fire encircling his Glen Ellen home, he knew at... Continue
By John Staley I’m scared right now, and I don’t need to go into detail as to why. We may have different algorithms, but we all have the same internet. Myopic vandals are wreaking havoc at breakneck speeds with seemingly nothing to stop them. In... Continue
Wake Up Sonoma is revising and refocusing its mission in the light of the new administration unleashing radical attacks on democracy including federal agencies and their employees, threatening the well-being of our most vulnerable populations, violating the privacy of citizen financial and other information, and... Continue
On Valentine's Day Picazo Café held a Grand Re-Opening. The Chavez Picazo family is beyond grateful for the unconditional support of their amazing community—"our Picazo Café family and friends." Friday was no exception; the community showed up and expressed their love. The Picazo team ended... Continue