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Hello Sonoma! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet Sonoma Valley school board hopefuls and hear their priorities
  • How today's smoke advisory and road closure affect Sonoma Valley
  • Which Sonoma steakhouse truly deserves your next splurge dinner?

Also on today's calendar: Adult Group Ukulele Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 94, low: 53.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sonoma Valley School Candidate Forum (patch.com) — Sonoma Valley residents will have a chance to hear from Sonoma Valley Unified School District Area 1 board candidates at a public forum on Oct. 19 at Sonoma Valley High School's Little Theater. Hosted by KSVY, the evening event offers voters a chance to learn candidates' priorities, with Spanish translation available to ensure broader community participation.
   

2. Smoke Advisory Issued; Smoke May Move Into Sonoma Valley (sonomacity.org) — Smoke from a prescribed burn near Bodega Bay is degrading air quality across western and central Sonoma County, with forecasts showing smoke may drift into Sonoma Valley. Residents are urged to stay indoors when it's smoky, limit strenuous outdoor activity, consider N95 masks, and avoid Stage Gulch Road near the Sonoma Transfer Station, which remains closed after a separate fire.
   

3. Where to Get the Best Steak in Sonoma County (sonomamag.com) — If you're craving a great steak close to home, this roundup spotlights several standout options right in Sonoma, including El Dorado Kitchen and Sonoma Grille, plus nearby Glen Ellen and Kenwood favorites. You'll find everything from Wagyu splurges to classic steak frites, with prices, addresses, and what to order so you can plan your next night out.
   

4. 'Fly with wine': Delta Air Lines arrives at Sonoma County airport (petalumanews.com) — New Delta nonstop flights between Santa Rosa and Salt Lake City expand options at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, making it easier for Sonoma-area travelers to reach a major hub. Delta also launched a program letting eligible fliers check a free case of local wine, while Alaska and Southwest adjust their own Sonoma County routes and destinations.
   

5. Update: Gulch Fire burns 1.3 acres in Sonoma County (sacbee.com) — A small wildfire dubbed the Gulch Fire has burned about 1.3 acres of private land in Sonoma County after starting Tuesday afternoon, with the cause still undetermined. While no containment details are available yet, the blaze is currently limited in size, but Sonoma residents should stay alert for further official updates if conditions change.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this your cat?
    (Riverside @ Cherry) We've been having a visitor who is very timid and seems vulnerable. He/She has been visiting between 1 AM and 5 AM meowing… (Nextdoor South Boyes Springs)
  • HVAC tech needed
    Anyone know of a good, honorable AC technician here in Sonoma? My AC blowing warm air only. I suspect a bad capacitor or an issue with the compressor. (Nextdoor South Boyes Springs)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Sonoma. Apply here.
  • Applebee's - Apple American Group posted a job opening for Bartender in Napa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sonoma here.

Ok Sonoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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