Jazz-rock fusion at Community Center

Sonoma Community Center continues its 2015 Winter Performance Series on January 31 with Jazz-Rock fusion band Joseph in the Well. The Sacramento-based band performs as a four-piece ensemble with violin, electric guitar, upright bass, and percussion. The group’s unique sound has been compared to Andrew Bird, Grizzly... Continue

'I march for John'

Speeding racecars were replaced by marching feet at Sonoma Raceway as more than 300 people turned out for the 4th annual John's March Against Stomach Cancer fundraiser. The January 22 event raised more than $15,500 for the No Stomach For Cancer organization. Walkers, runners and... Continue

Preservation League adds board members

The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation has added 12 new board members. The new members bring a variety of professional and business experience, and will increase the effectiveness of the all-volunteer organization, said Robert Demler, the newly installed board president. "Recruited from various segments of the community,... Continue

'Taking Dad to Italy'

New on our Creative Arts page. Continue

What’s next for Maxwell Farms Park?

A BMX bike track, Frisbee golf course, tennis court, lights for the playing fields, an off-leash dog park, and nothing at all. Those were some of the ideas for Maxwell Farms Regional Park to emerge at the initial community meeting looking at updating the master... Continue

Saddles Steakhouse welcomes new pastry chef, Ellen Silverstein

[caption id="attachment_44384" align="aligncenter" width="300"] (photo credit: Saddles Steakhouse)[/caption] Sonoma's favorite (and only) steakhouse, Saddles, welcomes Ellen Silverstein as their new Pastry Chef. Silverstein has an impressive resume: she graduated with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from the esteemed Johnson & Wales University (which... Continue

Update from the Springs

Gina Cuclis on the area's hot topics. Art by Michael Acker Continue

Goals and good intentions

At the end of 2013, Sonoma City Council took another stab at setting goals for itself. The 2014/2015 goals can be found on the City’s website, and we encourage you to take a look. Whether we agree with the goals or not, Council’s purpose in... Continue

‘State’ department

Interviews are coming up for Girls and Boys State, the national leadership program that invites select teenage delegates to a prestigious summer seminar on government and the responsibilities of citizenship. American Legion Jack London Post #489, Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor #111 and... Continue

Sonoma Development: Commercial Creep or Natural Change?

The City of Sonoma Development Code governs the type of development and uses that are permitted within differing zoning areas, of which there are many; commercial, mixed-use, medium density residential, high-density residential and gateway are but a few, and to them are added areas like... Continue