When Washington turns its back on democracy and the environment, California leads. With the passage of Proposition 50, voters across the state, and especially here in Sonoma County, took a stand against the growing threat of authoritarianism and environmental collapse. We didn’t wait for the federal government to fix what […]
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A Crisis of Representation Across the country, democracy is under siege. While headlines have focused on voter suppression laws, another quieter yet equally dangerous tactic has taken root: gerrymandering, the manipulation of district boundaries to entrench power. Nowhere is this more blatant than in Texas, where Republican lawmakers, backed by […]
In April, environmental and public health advocates across Santa Rosa celebrated a major victory: the unanimous 6–0 vote by the Santa Rosa Planning Commission to deny a permit for a proposed gas station at 874 North Wright Road. The decision was based on strong findings that the project was incompatible […]
For nearly a century, the Potter Valley Project has quietly sustained life across Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. By diverting water from the Eel River into the Russian River watershed, this system has provided drinking water for tens of thousands of residents, supported local farms, and helped maintain healthy river ecosystems. […]
A new SMART station in Geyserville took a major step from possibility to reality this week when the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Board of Directors approved the Geyserville Station Project and added it to SMART’s program. The August 19 decision means SMART can now move the station into regional planning, […]
National Day of Action Turns Local Data Center Fights into a National Movement On July 18, communities across the United States came together for the first nationwide day of action against the rapid expansion of massive data centers built to power artificial intelligence. What had largely been a series of […]
Artificial intelligence may seem weightless. We ask a chatbot a question, upload a photo, or stream a video, and the answer appears almost instantly. But behind every AI query lies a vast industrial infrastructure of warehouses filled with servers running day and night. These facilities, known as data centers, have […]
At a time when the North Coast faces growing threats, from climate change and wildfires to attacks on environmental protections, we need experienced, effective leadership. Assemblymember Damon Connolly has spent over 25 years delivering exactly that. Connolly’s career spans every level of public service, including roles as Deputy Attorney General, […]
Chris Rogers represents exactly the kind of bold, community-rooted leadership that Sonoma County Conservation Action is proud to endorse. Born and raised on the North Coast, Rogers has dedicated his life to advancing policies that make our region more resilient, equitable, and sustainable. From his early work as a legislative […]
Sonoma County Conservation Action is proud to endorse Jackie Elward for State Assembly, a proven leader whose life story, public service, and policy priorities reflect the urgency and values of our movement. Jackie’s journey is one of resilience and purpose. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she immigrated […]
Joanna Paun is the kind of leader Sonoma County needs to represent District 2, someone who understands the real challenges families face and is committed to delivering practical solutions. A mother of four and longtime community advocate, Joanna has spent her career putting families, students, and vulnerable residents first. As […]
Melanie Bagby is the leader Sonoma County needs to represent the Fourth District with vision, experience, and a commitment to our shared values. As a two-term Cloverdale City Councilmember and former mayor, she has already demonstrated the ability to guide her community through crises, from devastating floods and fires to […]
