There are at least 200 words or terms in a list compiled by the New York Times, and first published in March, that are being purged from the official vocabularies of federal agencies at the behest of President Trump and his lockstep, quavering minions. Included... Continue
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The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful... Continue
In our age, government has adopted many practices of business. Government workers are commonly unionized, and salaries are established through collective bargaining. A version of standard business accounting has been adapted by government using what are called GAAP rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. Government owns... Continue
Board Wrestles with Plan for Superintendent Search By Anna Pier Note: In a new initiative, inspired by the aim of the Intervention Team from SCOE (Sonoma County Office of Education) to promote and improve communication from the School District to the community, the District emails... Continue
I first sat on my wicker sofa in diapers as a toddler, 75 years ago. It was located on our screened-in porch on the western side of our house in the suburbs of New York. Given summer’s mosquitos, a screened-in porch was not not a... Continue
by Kristen Hwang This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians who get their health insurance through the state’s marketplace will see premiums increase by an average of 10.3% next year. Covered California officials on Thursday announced the first double-digit rate increase since 2018, saying it... Continue
An Experiment Conducted by Sonoma Water and the City of Sonoma As explained on the Sonoma Water website, due to uncertainties in the reliability of regional future water supplies (both surface water and groundwater), Sonoma Water, City of Sonoma, and other local partners, including the... Continue
Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program is now accepting applications to support cultural arts activities across Sonoma County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations including museums, as well as culturally specific organizations that produce arts and culture... Continue
The City of Sonoma is expanding interment capacity to ensure that all who wish to be laid to rest in Sonoma have a place to do so. Newly added columbarium niches are now available for purchase at both Mountain Cemetery and Veterans’ Cemetery, offering additional cremation options in... Continue
by Maya C. Miller This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to have arbitrarily ordered workers back to the office without using specific rationale such as data on worker productivity, according to a newly released report from the California state... Continue