SDC should be in public hands

The Sonoma Valley Democrats recently voted to urge the county and state to keep the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) property in public hands through a Community Special District or Trust, such as the Glen Ellen Historical Society has proposed to the state Department of General... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital names new Chief Medical Officer

Sonoma Valley Hospital has named Dr. Sujatha Sankaran as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Sankaran is board certified in Internal Medicine with a focused practice in Hospital Medicine and has been at UCSF, SVH’s affiliated partner, since 2011. She replaces Sabrina Kidd, MD,... Continue

Preparing for fire emergency in Sonoma’s mobile home parks

By Jonathan Farrell -- With fire season upon us and summer-like weather persisting into autumn, residents of Sonoma Oaks gathered to meet with Somoma Valley Fire District Capt. Ben Gulson. Longtime residents, Ardath MacDonald and Jude Cameron coordinated the October 21 meeting and introduced Capt.... Continue

SDC plan is ludicrous

Supervisor Gorin: I’m still strongly opposed to the revised [Sonoma Developmental Center] Environmental Impact Report produced by the planning commission. It’s far too many homes, too many jobs, it’s an environmental disaster for wildlife and neighboring families. The scariest part is the serious fire danger... Continue

A summit of swimmers at Sea Dragons reunion

The Sonoma Sea Dragons hosted a fun alumni event as 220 former and current Sea Dragons, and Sonoma Valley High School swimmers and water polo players, gathered at the new SVHS aquatics center. Participants ranged from swimmers who had just joined the team this fall... Continue

Sonoma Valley philanthropist wins national award

Sonoma Valley philanthropist Katherine Fulton has received the 2022 Willoughby Award from Philanos, the leading women’s giving circle network in the United States. Fulton was one of three finalists for the national honor. The award includes a prize of $1,000, which Fulton donated to Impact100... Continue

Early in-person voting begins this weekend

With all ballots mailed out to registered voters, early in-person voting begins this weekend for Nov. 8 election Beginning on Saturday, Oct. 29, any voters who have not already voted by mail may vote in person at one of seven vote centers located throughout the... Continue

Sonoma’s mother-son act

Sonomans Luca and Kira Catanzaro behind the scenes of 6th Street Playhouse, the Santa Rosa theatre company, where Luca is the Assistant Technical Director and his mother Kira is the Marcom Manager. Luca began his theatrical career performing with Kira in the musical Cabaret on... Continue

A ‘blessing’ for the Humane Society

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards presents the proceeds of its recent Blessings of the Animals event in a check to the Humane Society of Sonoma County. Since 2000, St Francis Winery & Vineyards has played host on the first Sunday in October to a menagerie... Continue

A smart, low-drama guy

The marquee political race in the regional 2022 midterm election is for the 12th State Assembly District. This is a newly redrawn district, which includes all of Marin County and the southern half of Sonoma County, including Petaluma, Rohnert Park, and the southern half of... Continue