The County of Sonoma is reiterating its commitment to all who are in need of services, especially immigrant communities, and providing guidance and support for County staff after an individual was detained Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the lobby of the County Probation... Continue
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By Seth Dolinsky Sonoma Valley’s rich agricultural tradition has evolved since Europeans seized the land some 200 years ago. While food farming once played a significant role in the local economy, it has diminished in recent years as wine grapes have taken reign, along with... Continue
At its meeting of March 19, 2025, the Sonoma City Council will consider adoption of a revised Master Tree List. The list provides recommendations about tree species applicable to street tree planting and feasible locations. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Commission has been... Continue
The modern corporation had its beginnings in maritime law. In an era when global trade and exploration were dependent upon sailing ships and the monarchy of European nations, merchant capitalism arose to fill a monetary gap that governments couldn’t muster and introduced the concept of... Continue
An updated draft Fire Hazard Severity Map is now available for public review and comment. This map is based on CalFire’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which determine fire hazard classifications for the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas based on climate data, fire history, and wildfire modeling. View the Interactive Map & Submit... Continue
A break in the inclement weather offered the opportunity to unveil a plaque at the newly named Larry Murphy Bridge on France Street near Broadway on March 14th. Vice-Mayor Ron Wellander presiding, a small crowd applauded and cheered as the plaque was revealed. Murphy served... Continue
The benches and tables in Sonoma Plaza are in need of replacement, but the City of Sonoma's budget does not include sufficient funds to cover them all. Now Sonoma Raceway is stepping in to help. In February 2025, the City was connected with Mr. Brian... Continue
Sonoma Water, the County agency that provides most of the drinking water to Sonoma Valley, has announced a proposed rate increase to Sonoma Valley water contractors (the Valley of the Moon Water District and the City of Sonoma) for the 2025-26 fiscal year of 7.60... Continue
Sebastiani Theater, Sonoma. April 7, 2025. 5:30-8:30 - Doors open at 4:15 Oscar Nominated and Emmy award-winning Director Connie Field will join for a discussion Q&A after the film. Tickets Sliding Scale from $10-$25 Often looking at another country which mirrors your own condition can... Continue
Debby Dyar discusses her irreverent, yet relevant cookbook, Deliciously Corrupt: The Cookbook, featuring satirically titled recipes on Wednesday, March 26th at Readers' Books. There will be a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by a 6:00 p.m. reading. The collection imagines what a community cookbook created by... Continue