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On the Docket

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. Supervisor’s Chambers, 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa Meets every Tuesday Community Services & Environment Commission Weds., June 10, 6:30 p.m. City Hall Donference Room, #1, the Plaza Meets monthly Sonoma Valley Planning Commission... Continue

State park closures to include Sonoma Mission, Jack London Park

Sonoma’s Mission, the Vallejo House, Sugarloaf Ridge and Jack London’s Glen Ellen Ranch are among the 220 state parks slated for closure after Labor Day, part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed $5.5 billion budget cut. The plan would slash $70 million, about half of the... Continue

When designer dogs are in fashion

Dear Dr. Forsythe: What do you think of all the designer breeds of dogs they are coming out with now? Is it chancy? Do they usually carry the inherent problems with the mix? Like maltepoos, maltegriffs, maltzus, etc. We would love to get a friend... Continue

Taking the next step in education: The class of 2009

Academy of Art University Allison Whitney Brigham Young University Jenni Marioni Claremont McKenna College Melissa Carlson Cornell Thomas Hawing Luaren Schorr CSU CalPoly SLO Bradley Hutchinson Andrew McGunagle Nick Roualdes CSU Chico Nick Bremner Jordan Jones Emily Milward Hannah Petroni CSU Fresno Tyler Woods CSU... Continue

Young collision victim’s condition upgraded

The condition of Glen Ellen’s Brad Dreyer, the 20-year-old injured last week while riding a skateboard on West Spain Street, has been upgraded from critical to serious at Santa Rosa’s Memorial Hospital, where he remains in a coma at press time, nearly a week following... Continue

The metaphysics of the ordinary

Our uniquely human existence is both physical and metaphysical. The physical includes matters such as eating and sleeping, cutting the grass and driving a car. The metaphysical is not doing, but thinking about eating, sleeping, cutting the grass and driving a car. If we examine... Continue

SVHS:  2008/2009 student achievement highlights

Students at Sonoma Valley High School enjoyed a number of accolades for the 2008/2009 school year. From athletics, to public service  to art and culture, graduating seniors were recognized by a number of outside organizations for their accomplishments. Below are a few of the highlights... Continue

Mentoring Alliance party celebrates a successful year

The Mentoring Alliance held its year-end party at Flowery School on Friday with close to 600 people attending. The 13th annual celebration brings mentors and mentees together with their families for a party that is truly a celebration of how a community comes together to... Continue

Condition of young collision victim improves

The condition of Glen Ellen’s Brad Dreyer, the 20-year-old injured last week while riding a skateboard on West Spain Street, has been upgraded from critical to serious at Santa Rosa’s Memorial Hospital. The Sonoma Valley High graduate has been in a coma for nearly a... Continue