The Sonoma County Gazette features news articles and columns Written by Readers on political and social issues that impact our home in Sonoma County with news from local non-profits and government and stories on local businesses.

Nov 23, 2024 · Please don’t join the Darwin club by trying to drive through flooded roadways. Bad idea. Don’t do it. A powerful storm system pummeled Sonoma County this week, bringing record-breaking rainfall and leaving widespread flooding and disruption in its wake.

Dec 5, 2024 · Sonoma County is known for our rich farmland and incredible local food, but despite all the abundance, many of our neighbors are going hungry.

Jun 17, 2024 · California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has introduced reforms aimed at stabilizing the state's homeowners insurance market, potentially offering relief to residents in Sonoma County who have faced policy cancellations.This statewide initiative seeks to protect homeowners and ensure the availability of insurance coverage amid increasing climate threats such as wildfires, floods and ...

Feb 8, 2025 · Water is life in Sonoma County. It fuels our vineyards, sustains wildlife, and keeps our communities thriving. But for months, landowners, farmers, and environmentalists have been locked in a legal battle over who gets to tap into the county’s groundwater—and at what cost.

Oct 31, 2024 · Occidental plans new community improvements and conservation efforts. Occidental is buzzing with new developments aimed at bolstering community infrastructure and conservation.

The Sonoma County Gazette is 100% Sonoma County local news featuring articles, commentaries, analyses and events highlighting issues that impact our home. The Gazette educates and inspires readers to actively participate in community life. Our mantra at the Gazette? To build community with compassion, reason and logic.

Sep 7, 2023 · Major changes are coming to Sonoma County in the form of thousands of new homes. Will this impact your neighborhood? A new mandate from the state has imposed a significant mission on Sonoma County: create almost 4,000 new housing units by 2031.

Sep 27, 2024 · Stay wildfire ready: fall fire season reminder for Sonoma County. As we move into fall, it’s important to remember that fire season is still in full swing in Sonoma County.

Aug 29, 2024 · Sonoma County has temporarily stopped enforcing its building code that banned natural gas appliances in most new residential construction. This decision comes after a U.S. District Court ruled that local ordinances preventing the use of gas appliances are overridden by federal law.. Court ruling affects local ordinances