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🌱 Patch AM: Sonoma Mountain Ranch Sale Sets County Record

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Hello again Sonoma! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Record Sonoma Mountain ranch sale reshapes the county's luxury market
  • What Sonoma's new city manager means for City Hall's next chapter
  • How will West County's new $300M infrastructure district affect your community?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Northbay Craft Bash and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sonoma Mountain Ranch Sale Sets County Record (patch.com) — A record-breaking $38.5 million sale of a 1,119-acre ranch on Sonoma Mountain is drawing attention in Sonoma Valley, where the renovated estate known as "The Summit" has set a new high for county residential prices. The sprawling property near Glen Ellen features multiple residences, lakes, greenhouses, barns, and extensive water and power infrastructure, though the new owner's identity has not been disclosed.
   

2. Sonoma City Council Selects Cristine Alilovich as Next City Manager (sonomacity.org) — Sonoma's City Council has chosen interim leader Cristine Alilovich as the next permanent City Manager, following a nationwide search. Her employment agreement will be considered at the Sept. 2 council meeting, and she says she's committed to serving Sonoma's residents, businesses, and community partners for the long term.
   

3. Sonoma County approves new West County financing district for infrastructure projects (norcalpublicmedia.org) — Sonoma County has quietly approved a new West County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that will channel future property tax growth into roads, utilities, housing, and community spaces over the next 50 years. Areas like Guerneville, Monte Rio, Forestville, and Jenner are included, with more than $300 million projected. Officials expect other Sonoma County communities, including Sebastopol, may pursue similar districts soon.
   

4. Fentanyl Harm Reduction Guide (bohemian.com) — If you or someone nearby uses opioids in Sonoma County, this guide explains how to recognize an overdose, give Narcan correctly, and use fentanyl test strips more safely. It also points you to local Narcan box locations and lists Sonoma County Health and Human Services phone numbers for addiction support. The focus is on practical, life-saving steps residents can take immediately.
   

5. The Camino de Sonoma offers hikers a physical and spiritual journey (eastbaytimes.com) — An 85‑mile Camino de Sonoma pilgrimage leads walkers from Sonoma's mission through Sonoma County and out to Fort Ross, blending physical challenge with reflection on local Indigenous history and personal healing. Participants tackle steep climbs like Billy Goat Hill, share stories in circles on Sonoma Plaza, and finish with a meaningful ceremony on the coast.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • Switcheroo! Queer Contra Dance
    North Bay Country Dance Society Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA, United States
    7:00 pm
  • Rival Plague →
    Phoenix Theatre, 201 Washington St, Petaluma
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • Sebastopol Advanced English Country Dance
    North Bay Country Dance Society Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA, United States
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Sassarini Back to School Night
    Prestwood Sonoma, CA 95476
    4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • THE BEST IDEA FOR THE WINE COUNTRY: In today's' Press Democrat - This is the miracle I have been waiting for - to move away from the heavy pesticide/herbicde vineyards to BEE FRIENDLY restorative land.
    Amid Sonoma County's broader wine industry downturn—which saw thousands of acres of vineyards removed due to oversupply and declining demand—Chateau… (Nextdoor Norrbom)
  • Found dog near FAHA.
    Tag has her name as Nala. I have been unsuccessful in reaching owner using phone number on tag(line perpetually busy and no response to text). Please… (Nextdoor South Boyes Springs)
  • The Save Mart Companies posted a job opening for Multi-Purpose Clerk - Grocery - 1000 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952 in Petaluma. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sonoma here.

Ok Sonoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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