KQED reports that the sale of Sonoma Media Investments, owner of the Press Democrat, Sonoma Index Tribune, Petaluma Argus Courier and other publications is now imminent given the agreement of editorial staff union members. When the sale is complete, it will mark the end of... Continue

The City of Sonoma has announced the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint... Continue

The following letter has been released to the public: April 11, 2025 To the Sonoma Valley USD Community: As announced on March 13, 2025, a vacancy was created on the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District due to the resignation of... Continue

We're pleased to announce that a digital version of the printed Sonoma Valley Sun is now available online. Free of charge and having no "paywall" limiting access, readers can now see the entire printed version of the paper, including all the advertisements. The digital version... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital invites the community to its 5th Annual Women’s Health Symposium on Tuesday, May 6, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, presented by the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and UCSF Health. This year’s theme is “Stress Less – Live Longer,” and the program... Continue

As part of its cannabis program update Sonoma County Supervisors will receive the recommendations of Permit Sonoma on cannabis cultivation and the supply chain at the meeting of April 15, 2025. Among the elements to be considered are: Defining cannabis in the General Plan as... Continue

Join Sonoma Ecology Center for the annual Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale at Sonoma Native Plant Nursery—this Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am-1:00 pm! Discover over 60 species of vibrant wildflowers, drought-tolerant shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants—all locally grown to support wildlife and create sustainable, resilient landscapes. Acompáñanos para nuestra... Continue

The North Bay has seen one of the wetter seasons in California this year, with above-average rainfall. Since Oct. 1, Santa Rosa has received 40.68 inches of rain, 147.3% of average, and Ukiah has seen 34.48 inches, 104% of average. Thanks to this wet season,... Continue

Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the redwood used. With the amphitheater improvements complete,... Continue