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Sonoma County plans to track drug use through sewer testing. Is that legal?

Sonoma County is quietly stepping into a new form of public health surveillance: testing wastewater to estimate community drug use. The county’s Department of Health Services has begun sampling sewage at major treatment plants and analyzing it for traces of drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, nicotine and xylazine, sometimes called “tranq.” …
Taxapp

Tax season is coming. A Sonoma County app fills a quiet gap

As tax season approaches, many Sonoma County farmers, ranchers and small business owners are facing a new challenge they did not expect. Last year, Intuit discontinued ItsDeductible, a long-running tool that helped taxpayers track charitable donations and estimate fair-market values for donated goods. For years, it quietly helped people document everything …
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Before dawn, Sonoma County counts who is still awake

Every year there’s the bird count. People bundle up, grab binoculars and head out at dawn, quietly thrilled by a flash of wings or the chance to say, “That was definitely a kestrel.” It’s wholesome. It’s nerdy. It’s very cool. This morning, Sonoma County did a different kind of count. Instead …
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Kenwood site tapped for planned Soho House resort

The private members club plans a resort near Kenwood featuring cottages, dining and wellness facilities, with an opening targeted for 2027. If you’ve been half-paying attention to Sonoma Valley lately, you know it’s been quietly doing its thing while Napa and Healdsburg grab the headlines. But this week brought news that …






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‘An Intimate Affair’ at the Sebastiani Theatre

Sonoma Index-Tribune

History lovers, music lovers, and lovers of love itself can get a jump on Valentine’s Day on Thursday, Feb. 12 when the Sebastiani Theatre hosts a gala benefit called “An Intimate Affair.”…


Valentine’s Day in the Valley of the Tunes

Sonoma Index-Tribune

Valentine’s Day, the big Hallmark day (second only to Christmas) — a day loved by some and dreaded by others — is full of expectations and desire.


Best chaga tea

Sonoma Index-Tribune

The idea of drinking mushroom tea might not initially sound appealing, but chaga has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years.


Process begins for SMART Station Area Plan

Healdsburg Tribune

The process for the SMART Station Area Plan has officially begun, aiming to enhance community development and transportation options in the region.


This California Downtown Is Made For Strolling

WorldAtlas

A California downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere for pedestrians, featuring shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal destination for leisurely strolls.


Best liquid iron supplement

Petaluma Argus-Courier

If you’re considering taking an iron supplement, opt for liquid iron supplements. They are often more pleasant-tasting, easier to absorb and gentle on the body.