By now, you have likely seen the banners all around the Plaza and read the announcements in the paper. You may have even received an email or a personal invitation from your favorite nonprofit organization to attend an event to introduce you to philanthropic legacy... Continue
Acre for acre, natural rainforests contain more biological diversity than any other place on earth, both plants and animals. The rainforest is the likely mother of us all. Only a small fraction of the many rainforest species are identified, yet modern civilization is systematically destroying... Continue
Susan Gorin takes a break from campaigning to relax in the EDK and chat with us about what has driven her to serve the people of Sonoma for nearly 20 years as councilmember, mayor, school board member, bicycle/pedestrian advisory committee member, planning commissioner, and volunteer,... Continue
Vintage House in collaboration with the Community and Family Services Agency will offer “Transitions: A Men's Support Group,” a free support group for men 55 years and older dealing with issues related to retirement, health challenges, divorce, identity, role changes, depression, anxiety, coping and caregiving.... Continue
October. It isn’t just Birthday Month, it also happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 37 years old. 37! That number boggles my mind. I didn’t know her then, and she is -- thank... Continue
Ethel Daly, Jean Charles Boisset, Andy and Tim Egan with son Pat Egan, and Gene Daly were among the revelers as the Sonoma Community Center raised over $100,000 at its 2012 Sonoma Valley Muse event. In a rousing call for support of Sonoma’s performing arts... Continue
Dino Di Giulio, of Body Best Collision, shows off The Master of Shop Management award, a national honor recognizing outstanding business performance. “The award is a result of our drive for continuous improvement,” he said. “We feel honored and thankful. All I’m doing is making... Continue
The project to improve Highway 12 through the Springs has hit the official dead end. The requested $9.5 million in funding, at risk after redevelopment agencies statewide were dissolved, has been denied by the state Department of Finance. The project would have brought sidewalks, streetlights... Continue
After 12 years as a member of the Valley of the Moon Water District board of directors, Mark Bramfitt has resigned to pursue the agency's general manager job. Current General Manager Krishna Kumar will be leaving the post in December. Bramfitt announced his resignation soon... Continue
The suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents was arrested Monday when the police department got a tip after posting a surveillance photo online. Richard Hudson, 59, was arrested at his Sonoma residence. There were two incidents reported within a 24-hour period, starting with... Continue