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Columnist Walt Williams takes up the question of whether artificial intelligence counts as good or bad technology in a new column in the Sonoma Sun. Under the headline 'Good Tech/Bad Tech/AI Tech?', he examines AI alongside earlier waves of technology that drew similar debates over their benefits and harms to society.
- 2Santa Rosa Junior College floats record $830 million bond measure▼SRJC promises no tax rate hike as it floats record $830 million bond to voters, but some call claim ‘misleading’
Santa Rosa Junior College is asking voters to approve a record $830 million bond, promising the measure will not raise tax rates. Critics argue that claim is misleading, since extending existing taxes still costs property owners money. The debate is unfolding in Sonoma County ahead of the ballot measure, with supporters pointing to campus needs and opponents questioning the district's accounting.
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Singer and activist Holly Near appeared at the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma, California, according to the Sonoma Index-Tribune. Near, a longtime figure in folk music and social justice movements, drew local attention with the appearance at the historic downtown venue. No further details about the performance or audience response were reported.
- 4Williams-Sonoma Shares Outpace the Broader Market▼Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
Williams-Sonoma stock has been gaining faster than the broader market, drawing attention from investors tracking the home furnishings retailer's performance. Coverage notes the company's shares have outpaced overall market gains, prompting a look at what is driving momentum for WSM and what it may signal for the retail sector.
- 5Sonoma jazz show finds new home after venue closures▼After two Sonoma music venues close, local weekend jazz show finds new home
Two music venues in Sonoma have closed, leaving the local live music scene with fewer stages. A weekend jazz program that had been performing locally has now secured a new home, keeping the show on air for area listeners and musicians amid the loss of established venues.
- 6Marin artist honors 'Running Fence' installation 50 years on▼Marin artist honors ‘Running Fence’ art installation 50 years later
A Marin County artist is marking the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Running Fence,' the famed 24-mile fabric fence that crossed Sonoma and Marin landscapes before being dismantled in 1976. The commemoration revisits the installation's legacy and its lasting influence on land art and the region's cultural identity.
- 7Where to learn about native plants for the fall garden●Here’s where you can learn about native plants for the fall garden
Gardeners in Sonoma County are being pointed to local resources and events where they can learn about using California native plants in their fall gardens. Native plant gardening is popular for its low water needs and benefits to pollinators, and autumn is considered a good season for planting. The item lists classes and places to get advice ahead of the fall planting season.
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Sonoma Garden Park is holding a native plant nursery sale, offering residents the chance to buy drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly plants suited to the local climate. The event is promoted by the City of Sonoma and is aimed at gardeners interested in supporting local ecosystems and water-wise landscaping. Details on dates and plant availability are limited so far.
- 9Petaluma film schedule clashes with Wednesdays for fans●Damn it! Some interesting stuff here but they're all on Wednesdays and I'm not free on Wednesdays 😭 https:// petalumafil
The Petaluma Film Alliance has published its 2026 fall schedule, and one film fan says the lineup includes interesting screenings but complains they all fall on Wednesdays, when they are unavailable. The post laments missing out on the programme despite its appeal, drawing attention to the alliance's upcoming cinema season in Petaluma, Sonoma County.
- 10Sonoma County has Bay Area's lowest immigration court representation rate●Sonoma County has Bay Area’s lowest immigration court representation rate
Sonoma County has the lowest rate of legal representation in immigration court proceedings in the Bay Area, according to reporting by Northern California Public Media. The finding highlights uneven access to attorneys for immigrants facing deportation hearings across Northern California, where outcomes can hinge heavily on whether respondents have legal counsel.
- 11Runner takes to Sonoma County trails on a characterful morning●# running # cairn # feather # sonomacounty Sound of Music had some character this morning.
A runner logged a morning run in Sonoma County, California, posting hashtags for running, cairn and feather, and remarking that 'Sound of Music' had some character that morning. The location names suggest local trail routes or landmarks along the way, though no further details about the run or the conditions were shared.
- 12Sonoma County voter guides mail out for November election●County Voter Information Guides to begin going out for Nov. 3 General Election
Sonoma County has begun mailing voter information guides to registered voters ahead of the November 3 General Election. The guides detail candidates, ballot measures, and voting options including vote-by-mail and in-person locations. Residents are encouraged to review them before ballots arrive, as county election offices prepare for what is expected to be a high-turnout presidential election.