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September 15th, 2026
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Editorial: Sonoma Valley Ag And The Future of Wine

Here in Sonoma Valley we enjoy some of the finest agricultural land in the world. Countless years of rainfall on the mountain ranges surrounding our basin produced alluvial flood plains rich with minerals, organic matter and soil, resulting in a... Continue

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An air quality advisory is in effect for Sonoma County through Monday due to smoke from the 341-acre Chileno Fire burning in northern Marin County near the county border.
Current Status & Air Quality Impact

Source: The Chileno Fire broke out near Chileno Valley Road and Bordessa Road west of Petaluma. Firefighters halted forward progress on Sunday evening.
Affected Areas: Southern Sonoma County, including Petaluma and surrounding downwind areas.
Air Quality Levels: Areas may experience “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” “Unhealthy,” or “Very Unhealthy” air quality depending on drifting smoke patterns.
Spare the Air Alert: None are in effect, as overall pollutant levels are not expected to exceed national 24-hour health standards.

Health & Safety Recommendations

Stay Indoors: Keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke from entering homes, and bring pets inside.
Avoid Strenuous Activity: Refrain from outdoor exercising, wood burning, barbecuing, lawn mowing, and other activities that stir up dust or worsen pollution.
Wear a Mask: If you must go outside, wear a well-fitting N95 or KN95 mask.
Indoor Air Filtration: Run portable HEPA air cleaners if available, and set car and home air conditioning units to recirculate.
Monitor Conditions: Check real-time air quality updates

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