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Mar 7, 2025 · By David Bolling. While official confirmation is still not forthcoming, three sources inside the Press Democrat’s mid-level management have confirmed the Santa Rosa daily newspaper is close to a negotiated sale to the Hearst Corporation. The sources, who chose to remain anonymous, work inside the Press-Democrat corporate structure; they have confirmed to the Sonoma Valley Sun that sale ...

Mar 23, 2025 · Richard Heinberg in Sonoma By Stephanie Hiller With all that’s going on in our country and throughout the world, who has the bandwidth to attend a lecture on climate change? But the current political madness notwithstanding, climate change may yet pose the greatest threat of all. On March 15, Richard Heinberg spoke in Sonoma on

Mar 22, 2025 · The Sebastiani Theatre is celebrating its 91st birthday with a special fundraising presentation, entitled “An Incredible Night of Magic.” The gala, magical evening is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at the historic Theatre on Sonoma Plaza. The public is invited to a reception with drinks, hors d’oeuvres and music from 5:30 to 7 p.m. preceding the

From Noon - 6pm, attendees can look forward to a rich tapestry of cultural performances, including live music from local bands Mariachi San Francisco and Banda Congora, folkloric dances from Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén showcasing the beauty and diversity of Mexican traditions, and captivating storytelling sessions...

Feb 23, 2025 · Dharma: “We’ve been brought here for a very short time, against our will, and we don’t know why.” I love that line. But what is the point of our birth, life and death? Why are we here? What is our purpose? These thoughts keep some up at night; others have never examined the questions. I don’t believe we’re here on a whim; I …

Mar 24, 2025 · The Sonoma Valley Historical Society is conducting a tour of Sonoma's historic Maintain Cemetery, located at 90 First Street West. The cost of the tour is $20, and it beings at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Cemetery is the final resting place for Sonoma notables, and their...

Mar 18, 2025 · 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 Department. At approximately 2 p.m., a …

Mar 25, 2025 · By Georgia Kelly Sam Keen was my friend, sometimes a mentor, sometimes a big brother, but always one of my most treasured friends. I met Sam about 50 years ago when I was living in Big Sur and he was a frequent workshop leader at Esalen Institute. He was dating a …

Mar 31, 2025 · Sonoma Rally Slated for April 5th 10 am - Noon in the Plaza In collaboration with Indivisible.org, Hands Off! Sonoma will join hundreds of groups gathering around the globe on April 5th to rally against the Trump administration. Concerns expressed by the group include actions that threaten seniors, veterans, federal workers, critical federal funding, and