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Sonoma State University staff, students asked to not use water due to ‘quality issue’

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Water Usage Alert Issued for Sonoma State University Staff and Students Due to Quality Concerns Sonoma State University advised students and staff not to use campus water due to a quality issue, with excessive chlorine levels making it unsafe for drinking or cooking. Hand sanitizer should be used instead of handwashing, and only flushing toilets … Read more

Test scores are up in Napa and Sonoma county schools — but not enough to catch the state

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Napa and Sonoma county schools show improved test scores, but still lag behind state average English, math, and science scores improved for Napa and Sonoma county students in the 2024-25 school year, but still remain below California averages and pre-pandemic levels. Statewide, about half of students met standards in English, with lower rates in Napa … Read more

State winery events bill could clash with Napa, Sonoma laws

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Potential conflict between State winery events bill and Napa and Sonoma laws Newly passed legislation in Sacramento, Assembly Bill 720, allows wineries in California to host estate tasting events at vineyard sites, sparking debate among vintners in Napa and Mendocino counties. AB 720 aims to reconnect consumers with the vineyard and agricultural roots of California … Read more