Why fall in Sonoma rules

The leaves on the endless rows of vines have begun their sudden change from lush, emerald green to restrained shades of burnt orange and rust, to startling gold and scarlet. The long months without rain left a thick layer of sparkling dust on the... Continue

Applications due for new affordable housing

By early next year, low-income families in Sonoma will have the opportunity to take up residence at Valley Oak Homes, the new affordable housing development under construction at 875 Lyon Street. All 43 rentals will be available to families in Sonoma earning less than 50... Continue

Proposition 30

Editor: What’s really at stake? Prop 30 has become quite famous in recent months, however few people know the risks of passing this specific proposition. Prop 30 suggests that the income tax of those earning $250,000 or more should be taxed at a higher rate,... Continue

Manners classes for dogs

Working with Pets Lifeline, Sonoma Community Center will host two upcoming sessions of Family Dog Manners classes. Family Dog I, which will cover all the fundamentals of good manners for dogs, will be held at SCC Mondays, November 5 through December 17 (excluding Dec 3)... Continue

Warts and all

Witchie Poo (a.k.a. the bewitching Diana Rhoten) leads her talented minions into the Sebastiani Theatre this weekend for “Witchie Poo and Lemmie Go To Camp.” The Wichie Poo Players, some 60 members strong, most of them human, presents it 32nd annual Halloween Extravaganza Oct. 27... Continue

Teen stabbed in gang fight

A gang fight in a shopping center parking lot Monday sent an 18-year-old male to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. A 15-year-old male sustained minor injuries in the assault, which took place at about 10 p.m. in front of the Vineyard Market, near the... Continue

Shakespeare Company wraps up season

Sharon Combs and Chad Bradford are among the Sonoma Valley Shakespeare Company players in “As You Like it,” one of three productions in the troupe’s debut repertory season. Founded by Artistic Director Aidan O’Reilly, a Sonoma native and graduate of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic... Continue

Sonoma Theatre Alliance 2012 Thank you Sonoma

Editor:October 8 marked the end of the Sonoma Theatre Alliances Summer Theatre Festival 2012. We are excited to announce that over 4000 tickets were sold to performances this summer. With a population of around 12,000 that means 1/3 of the people here saw something in... Continue

Sonoma captures volleyball title

The co-defending champion Lady Dragons volleyball team won the regular season title Tuesday with an exciting win over Petaluma. It was a total team effort as Sonoma Valley came from behind in a hotly-contested match to beat the second place Trojans on their home court:... Continue

Ed Foundation's 8k race

For the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, the Hit The Road Jack in June was an 8k race: the charity has received a $8,000 donation from the 25th annual wine country run. SVEF Executive Director Laura Zimmerman said local race enthusiasts Paul Giusto and Michael Sebastiani,... Continue