Props for Rob

For his community-wide efforts to support and motivate Valley teenagers, Rob Wilson, right, is awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Angel Award by CEO David Pier. The presentation to the owner of the Sonoma Old School Skate and Surf shop was part of the Fashion... Continue

ESL classes saved

A collaboration led by La Luz Center has made possible the resumption of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes that had been eliminated when Sonoma Valley Adult School lost its funding last spring. La Luz Center received a $71,000 grant from the Todd Trust... Continue

County birds show West Nile virus

Two dead birds infected with West Nile virus have been discovered in Santa Rosa. The birds were both American crows and lab tests showed they were recently infected with the virus, according to The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. One bird was found in... Continue

‘The Foreigner’ adds show to final weekend

Philip Sales, the producer “The Foreigner,” at Andrews Hall this weekend, also plays the role of a British Army bomb disposal expert in the live production. While researching the role, he was impressed with the bravery of the real people who do such courageous work.... Continue

Strong notes of oak

The Backyard Naturalist Series at Bouverie Preserve continues Saturday, Oct. 13, with a focus on native oaks. Of the 10 species that occur in Sonoma County, Boueverie is home to nine of them, making the 535-acre preserve a perfect outdoor classroom in which to learn... Continue

Letter: missing black SUV

A regular visitor to the petanque courts at Depot Park in the late afternoon would notice a black SUV parked near the paved pathway leading to the courts. The SUV was owned by Chuck Fleming, who arrived daily at the petanque courts between 4-4:30 p.m.... Continue

everyone won at the Vintage run

Editor:janet/david cain As a runner for over 30 yrs , I applaud the Vintage Run for being a charming throwback to the early days of organized running The event is a small town charmer that harkens back to runnings early, noncommercial days. The course and... Continue

John Sawyer for Supervisor

Editor:I am voting for John Sawyer in this election because, as shown in his recent campaign mailer, he has strong ties to Sonoma County’s past and understands the need to work hard for each person living in the First District. As a fourth-generation Sonoma County... Continue