Chapter 38: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) Jun 4 Graduated from 8th grade elementary school. I got a wristwatch and binder as gifts. Went to graduation party and danced with Barbara Miles Jun 5 At 2 PM left for 3 week vacation to stay... Continue
Concerns about the needs of our area’s young people get considerable attention. Schooling, recreation, and social activities all seem to leap to the forefront when problems arise, but otherwise the youth in our community are largely seen but not heard. It needn’t be this way.... Continue
Elaine Bell, who has worked countless events and fundraisers as an in-demand caterer, steps out of the kitchen and into the spotlight as the honoree of the Sonoma Community Center’s MUSE gala. The award goes annually to a local figure who makes the Sonoma... Continue
Consider Sonoma rocked for at least one year. The annual Sonoma City Party was held August 4 on Sonoma Plaza to bring the community together for fun and festivities. The evening was filled with fantastic food, tasty drinks, incredible local entertainment, and an abundance of... Continue
Several hundred sheep graze Sonoma Regional Park, grazing the tall grasses along Arnold Drive just north of the Sonoma Developmental Center. Flocks of the eco-friendly mowers are often employed by Sonoma County Regional Parks to keep grasslands healthy and fire-safe. Continue
Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance is training up a crop of new mentors to be matched with a mentee. Susie Gallo, the nonprofit's executive director, says dozens of students are waiting for a mentor to help guide them through another school year. Find out more about... Continue
Ramp up your readiness for the upcoming fire season! Continue
A PG&E project replacing natural gas pipeline in multiple Sonoma locations is underway. Centered on Broadway between MacArthur Street and Fremont Drive, the traffic-fouling work is expected to continue through October. The work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Detours and... Continue
A vigil was held for David Pelaez Chavez who was killed by a Sonoma County deputy sheriff. His brother said “We want them to tell us the truth.” How do we get the truth? Measure P, the Evelyn Cheatham Effective IOLERO (Independent Office of Law... Continue
The nonprofit organization that operates Jack London State Historic Park has welcomed Dave Gould, former California State Parks district superintendent, to its Board of Directors. “We could not ask for a more qualified person to join this organization. Dave’s background and experience in parks and... Continue