Thompson And Jones Take On Data-Center Growth In Debate

Farm Bureau forum exposes sharp differences over development, agriculture, federal funding, health care, and trade.

Amid Whistleblower Warning Sonoma Valley Will Vote By Mail As Is

Registrar Evelyn Mendez says court developments will not alter local procedures without official state direction.

Sonoma Council Taps New City Manager

Sonoma officials chose a new city manager after a nationwide search, with contract approval expected in September.

Farm Linked To Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hadn't Been Inspected In 7 Years As FDA Lags On Foreign Inspection Targets

The rate of inspections has gotten markedly worse, with foreign food safety inspections falling by 29% from 2024.

Election Candidate Filing Extended For School Boards, City Councils, Water Districts In Sonoma County

Sonoma County extended candidate nominations through Wednesday after eligible incumbents declined to seek reelection for offices.

Newsom Taps New Fiduciary Watchdog After Oversight Failures

Governor fills long-vacant bureau leadership post after investigation exposed weak enforcement and missed misconduct.

Zoning, Planning, Archives, Water, Policing: Upcoming Sonoma County Public Meetings

From housing projects to police oversight, Sonoma County meetings could shape your community for the rest of this week.

Sonoma County Supervisors Advance Mental Health, Parks Funding Plans

Behavioral health, a parks sales tax renewal, and a new county health officer top Tuesday's Sonoma County Board of Supervisors agenda.

3 Seats Open In Sonoma's First District Council Election

Sonoma's first district-based City Council election will change who voters elect and where candidates can run.

Sonoma Opens First District Council Election Race

Candidates may begin filing nomination papers July 13 as Sonoma prepares to elect council members by district for the first time.

Sonoma County Braces For Funding Cuts In New Budget

Sonoma County is reserving more than $70M for anticipated impacts from changes to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other assistance programs.

New City Council Race, Supervisor Run-Off Face Sonoma Voters In November

Two District 2 candidates secured spots in the runoff. But in November, three Sonoma city council seats will be up for election.

Major NorCal Fisheries Protection Bill Moves Forward

California Senate backs fisheries measure supporting North Coast jobs and coastal economies.

Your Place Or Mine? YIMBY Movement Sweeps California Governor Housing Debate

A once-fringe “Yes In My Backyard” agenda has moved from legislative battleground to political consensus even as tenant activists push back.

Sonoma Planning Commission Meeting Thursday Cancelled

Sonoma delays Planning Commission discussions while the City Council meets tonight to replace outgoing City Manager David Guhin.

What To Do About Health Care: North Bay Town Hall With Lawmakers

State and DC California lawmakers host a town hall tomorrow on health care coverage: what are leaders in Sacramento and Washington doing?

Who Will Lead Sonoma Next? Council Weighs Interim Path Forward

With its top administrator preparing to depart for a countywide post, Sonoma’s next chapter begins behind closed doors Wednesday, March 4.

Bay Area Police Chief Admit Potentially Illegal Federal Searches

Chief admits 23 law-enforcement agencies conducted potentially illegal federal searches of the town’s Vigilant and Flock data.

Sonoma City-Haller Leaving For SoCo Exec Job

Outgoing Sonoma administer says he looks forward to working with stakeholders to support a “healthy, resilient, and inclusive county.”

Big Changes For County-Run Marinas On Sonoma County Supervisors' Agenda

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider sweeping changes to how county-operated marinas are regulated including fees and max stays.

Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo Makes History In Sonoma County

“I recognize the significance of this moment" — Hermosillo first Latina to chair supervisors in county's nearly two-century history.

Zoning Sonoma’s Future: Council Balances State Mandates and Local Vision Wednesday

Wednesday councilmembers will balance state laws with Sonoma's general plan to finalize new zoning codes.

Water Price Divide: Big City Agencies Shell Out Thousands, Ag Districts Pay Zero

New study reveals massive water price gaps between California cities and farm districts.

CA's Nov. 4 Election: What's On The Ballot, How To Cast Your Vote In Sonoma County

As of Oct. 20, there were 320,881 registered voters in Sonoma County.

​Protestors Gather In Downtown Sonoma To Oppose Trump Administration

Pockets of protesters dotted over 21 miles of state Highway 12.

Bill Would Make Bigfoot Official California Symbol

A cryptid is an animal that has never been proven to exist, and an effort to make Bigfoot California's official cryptid is taking off.

Anti-Pollution Measure J Sees Backlash From Sonoma Farmers

Kristina Garfinkel of the Coalition to End Factory Farming says "CAFOs are major polluters. They pollute groundwater and surface water.

'Cause For Celebration': East Sonoma County Services Center To Open

"The opening of a new service center in Sonoma Valley is cause for celebration for both the county and the entire Sonoma Valley community."

Roundabout Project Gets A Chunk Of Federal Funding

The Sonoma County Transportation Authority will put the funds toward environmental clearance and the design of a key intersection project.

Weekend Power Outages As Heat Soars In Bay Area

PG&E reported power outages impacting thousands of customers Saturday as afternoon highs topped 100 degrees.

Free Chipper Program Opens In Sonoma County For Fire Season

Officials said the program to help create defensible space was utilized more than 385 times last year.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Sonoma County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Sonoma County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Sonoma County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Sonoma County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Rental Arrears Down In Sonoma County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Sonoma County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Sonoma County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Sonoma Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Sonoma County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Sonoma Valley residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Sonoma County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.