Construction on a massive cycling renovation – connecting downtown through a series of bike paths – began Monday.
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Jared Huffman leads the pack, followed by Stacey Lawson and Norman Solomon; A look at who's giving and what it means
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Nov. 10
Construction on the bike path project begins Friday, Oct. 21
Sen. Leno says it's a waste of time and money, and Assemblyman Ammiano calls it an ill-time, ill-conceived attack on medical marijuana collectives.
With 85 spaces set to be cut as the Highway 12 redevelopment project nears its second phase, would you advocate creating a parking district?
Sonomans hit the streets of Friday, for "Occupy Sonoma," a national protest movement blaming globalized banking for national wealth inequality
Federal offices closed, most businesses open
The Huffman-authored Assembly Bill 42 allows nonprofits to enter agreements with state to keep state parks slated for closure, such as Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen, open.
As campaign season kicks off, Petaluma debate will be chance for candidates to set themselves apart from the pack
The city council meets in the Community Meeting Room at the Sonoma Police Department. Open session starts at 6 p.m.
With a $9 billion deficit, deep cuts are needed to prevent a post office shut down; a USPS district manager explains the budget crisis
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Across California, a record number of parents decided to opt-out of required school vaccinations using a 'personal belief' stance
Michael Millerick, a long-time resident marks the end of a dangerous, and life-ending, intersection – which partially bears his name.
Large public works projects will improve congestion in downtown over the coming years; other problems still fly under the municipal radar
The city council meets at 6pm at the Community Meeting Room
The Sonoma City Council will review legislation regulating street performers at tonight's meeting
The Bay Area's air monitoring agency says the amount of ground-level ozone expected tomorrow will be unhealthy and urges residents to take mass transit, reduce energy use and avoid vigorous outdoor exercise, except in the early morning.
Are current rules too stringent, or would you like to see more active education of dog owners?
Sonoma County Supervisor Mike McGuire and community volunteers join together to lead Foothill Regional Park improvement project.
Council favors extra money for spay/neuter clinics, community forum
Spurred by the death of 2-year-old Calli Murray, the bill passed through state legislators in mid-August.
The Bay Area's air monitoring agency asks residents to reduce energy use and avoid vigorous outdoor exercise, except in the early morning.
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But more than half of eligible participants still not enrolled
Marin-Sonoma assemblyman joins summit on alternative energy at Infineon Raceway.
The Sonoma City Council meets at 6pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Sonoma Police Department.
California wine month celebrates the wine industry.
Have you lost a job recently, or had difficulty finding a job? We'd love to tell your story; chances are, you're not the only one.
Reports of a Pit Bull ban still premature, says Sanders
The Commission will meet again Sept. 22
Redistricting should encourage new political blood, fewer incumbents, say commission
Council will convene on Monday for a formal vote on Sonoma's redevelopment agency
Concept spurred by the mauling of a pregnant Pacifica woman
Sonoma City Council gave a tentative OK Monday; ban would span Valley
Newcomers Cuclis and Bramfitt interested in the seat
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency ordinance would tax for paper bags
Check back for updates on redevelopment, plastic bag legislation and police and food composting presentations.