1+ week, 1+ day ago   (571+ words) The Trump administration announced in August that the federal government will stop paying its share of medical costs for transgender youths on Oct. 13. State lawmakers responded last week, authorizing funds in the budget for some of the state’s most vulnerable…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (1014+ words) Less than two months after reinstating an option for the public to make comments via Zoom, Sonoma County officials are contending with the return of racist and derogatory remarks from some online participants during Board of Supervisors meetings. “If we…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (532+ words) It took only 15 minutes for the owners of 31-year-old tortoise Sheldon to notice that he had broken through the fence of their residence in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of Coyote and escaped. But by the time they made…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (305+ words) The Sonoma County Pride Bowling League hosted a high-energy weekend of strikes, spares and solidarity in a new local tournament that drew more than 150 LGBTQ+ bowlers and their allies from across the country. The inaugural Wine Country Classic and accompanying…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (344+ words) By FANNY BRODERSEN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER “Yesterday there was an attack and a hate crime on our community in Berlin during the Pride Parade,” he told the crowd Sunday night, struggling to keep his emotions in check. “It’s heavy on…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (465+ words) As the Trump administration has pursued policies aimed at weakening transgender rights, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took steps to affirm nondiscriminatory healthcare access, including gender-affirming care, for all. The five-member board unanimously approved a resolution ensuring…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (544+ words) I am a woman. Not a “biological male who identifies as a woman.” Not “trans-identified.” Not a political slogan. Not a social experiment. I am a woman. I have spent more than 60 years living with the consequences of other people…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (508+ words) The three Giants pitchers who inscribed a Bible verse on their Pride Night hats last week have been issued a warning from Major League Baseball, according to a report by Outsports.com. Last Friday, the Giants wore special black caps…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1760+ words) The removal of the progressive pride flag at Sonoma Valley High School in January triggered immediate outrage by many students, teachers, staff and community members, resulting in its quick restoration. It became apparent that although state policy AR 6115 requires the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (889+ words) Beginning Monday, June 1, events across Napa County are planned to recognize Pride and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Pride flag-raising ceremonies are set for Monday in Napa, followed by a series of events organized by Napa Pride and other groups. Now…...