Back in the dirt

By George McKale. In July of 2010, to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of our pueblo, I conducted an archaeological excavation at the Casteñada adobe, inviting the public to come out and dig, screen and catalog artifacts. The owners at the time, Robert... Continue

Tree removal plan on hold

Trees targeted for removal along Highway 12 in the Springs this week have earned a temporary reprieve. After several complaints into her office, Supervisor Susan Gorin asked the County not to proceed with the tree removal until she inspects the affected area on Friday. Removing... Continue

Highway 12 Tree Removal Plan

Editor: With regard to the imminent plan to remove most of the large trees along Highway 12 north of Boyes Blvd, on this very road there are great examples of accommodating trees and also, sadly, examples where urban development has not taken into account environment... Continue

Volunteers needed for State Historic Parks

Would you like to work behind the scenes in one of California’s Historic State Parks? Sonoma and Petaluma State Historic Parks are seeking volunteers for various positions inside and outside park buildings. Volunteers are needed to help with museum housekeeping at the Toscano Hotel and... Continue

Fruitful endeavor

TV reporter-turned author Robin Chapman discusses her new book, “California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley” on Saturday, February 1. The work takes readers from the days of the Spanish padres to the time when the Santa Clara Valley ranked as the world’s largest... Continue

T-time

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley will hold signs-ups for T-Ball and Coach Pitch leagues on Saturday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, 100 W. Verano Ave. All players must be four to eight years old... Continue

Revenue from hotel tax continues to rise

Sonoma last spring recorded its highest hotel room revenue ever for a second quarter, according to the most recent figures available from the Sonoma County Economic Development Board. The $804,583 total was 19 percent higher than the same period in 2012. Propelled by the best... Continue

What is future of 'truck and auto' site?

The would-be developer of the two-acre site at MacArthur and Broadway met the public last week for input on the future of the the old Sonoma Truck and Auto lot. The large commercial property has been circled and sniffed at for years by interested developers.... Continue

Dual Immersion kindergarten night

Tonight: Parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are invited to a Dual Immersion Kindergarten Information Night at Flowery School. A night to learn about the program, ask questions and consider the benefits, the event will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,... Continue

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, More Than Professional

Editor: Recently, I had a wonderful experience at the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC). In November, I desperately needed to see a physician. I am relatively new to Sonoma and, since moving to the community, had not considered identifying a primary physician. Since I... Continue