We understand that one of our columnists, James Berry, who has covered local music events for us for several years, will start writing this week for the other newspaper here in Sonoma. We are sorry to see James go, but he has our best wishes... Continue
This photo was taken on the afternoon of February 17 looking west, .4 miles from the Plaza. Photo by Ryan Lely. Continue
The Sonoma Valley Mother’s Club will host its annual Preschool Fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burlingame Hall, 252 W. Spain St. The free event is open to everyone and will give parents and caregivers the information they need to... Continue
More rain is predicted for this weekend, on the heels of one of the biggest winter storms this season. The showers let up this week, but National Weather Service predictions show clouds rolling in on Friday night and a 40 percent chance of rain on... Continue
Pets Lifeline, in association with Arroyo Veterinary Hospital, spayed 15 feral female cats and neutered seven feral male cats at the free Feral Spay/Neuter Day on Feb. 7. By 10 a.m. on that day, twenty-two cats had been trapped and brought to the Pets Lifeline... Continue
At its regular meeting on Wednesday evening, the Sonoma City Council considered a variety of topics. Council member August Sebastiani was absent. City revenues down, but still solid “The city remains solvent,” was the report from Carol Giovannato, assistant city manager. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)... Continue
The SVMA facade with Mix party guests. Photo by Ryan Lely. The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art will host one of its popular “Mix” events on Saturday, Feb. 21 in an effort to get younger adults interested in art and to boost membership. This week’s... Continue
Once synonymous with sprawling estates featuring almost everything from Tuscan architecture to lavishly landscaped courtyards, northern California wineries have spared no expense to create a memorable tasting experience for visitors. This image is being challenged, as iconoclastic winemakers have eschewed not only the pricey digs,... Continue
Veronica Love as Zazu and Zoe Rank as Rafiki in the upcoming production of The Circle of Life - Music and Story of the Lion King. Photo submitted. The Experiential Theater Company’s Vocal Tribe will bring to life the music and story of the “Lion... Continue
Some 4,200 gallons of wastewater flowed into Sonoma Creek around midday Sunday, Feb. 15 due to a sewer pipe blockage, according to a press release from the Sonoma County Water Agency, entering the creek from a storm drain near Boyes Boulevard and Riverside Drive. Work... Continue