Travelers along Highway 12 in Boyes Hot Springs may have noticed the first of many LED signs to be erected at local fire stations. The signs will will allow special messaging from the fire department, emergency managers, and the county. Examples: critical fire weather (Red... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital has named Benjamin J. Armfield as its new Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Ken Jensen, who recently retired. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Community Health Partners, a new medical foundation in Fresno, California, affiliated with Community Health System. ... Continue

Several dozen people responded to a social-media call for a rally on Sonoma Plaza today in support of Ukraine. The action decrying Russian aggression was greeted by honking horns from passing cars. Photos by Steve Meloan  Continue

What does Mark DeMenno’s one-man protest want? An ‘E’. When does he want it? Now! DeMenno painted his face yellow, donned a cheese hat and yellow clothes, and roamed the sidewalk in front of the Sonoma Cheese Factory today, calling for owner Ken Mattson to... Continue

The Special Education Advisory Council was created in 2018 by parents of students with special ed needs, to inform and advise the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. The District welcomed the input; it formally approved the SEAC by-laws, and appointed two teachers to serve on... Continue

By Cady Watts -- On a foggy January morning, three Sugarloaf Ridge State Park volunteers gather at the Pony Gate trailhead with backpacks and hiking poles to complete what is for them, a typical volunteer shift– checking wildlife cameras placed around the park. Shuffling at... Continue

As if an outdoor wedding wouldn’t be memorable enough (and followed by a hail storm, no less) Jeri and Olan will forever mark their anniversary on 2/22. The two exchanged vows – at 2 p.m – on the Woodland Star Trail in Sonoma Valley Regional Park... Continue

The Kenwood Firefighters’ Association is staging a raffle to benefit the family of fallen Stockton Fire Captain Max Fortuna, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty recently. The KFA is raffling off a handmade wooden American Flag made by one of its... Continue