In 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors began revising the county living wage ordinance, first passed in 2015. In January, the board raised the living wage rate from $18.10 to $23.15 an hour, ...

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Summer is here, and the Russian River is a favorite spot for cooling off. But is it really safe to take a dip? The answer is complicated. Recent water quality tests reveal a mixed picture. Coliform ...

Keeping Cloverdale kids healthy in body, mind and spirit “Cloverdale Unified School District strives to support the well-being of our students and community in a variety of ways. We are continuing ...

For kids in Sonoma County, the sound of possibility starts with a single chord. At Guitars Not Guns, students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music—they’re building confidence, resilience, ...

In a landmark decision that could change how California manages its water, a Sonoma County court has slammed the brakes on groundwater over-pumping, demanding new measures to protect rivers, fish, and ...

f you’ve ever sat on your Sonoma County porch sipping coffee and watching Anna’s hummingbirds darting around a feeder, you’re part of an amazing story. These tiny feathered neighbors have rapidly ...

The long-anticipated expansion of Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park took a major step forward this week. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved Regional Parks' application for an $8 million ...

The Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) reached a high-water mark in addressing some of the region’s most pressing concerns at their Aug. 8 meeting. Often dismissed as a Potemkin ...

In a major acquisition reported nationally, Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) has bought privately held Calpine for $16.4 billion. As part of the deal, Constellation also took on a substantial amount of ...

They lost everything — their land, their status, their rights. But after generations of struggle and perseverance, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are reclaiming their future. From a mere 15 ...

California is calling in beavers to help manage watersheds and reduce wildfire risks, thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 2196, known as the “ beaver bill. ” These busy beavers are ...