Hanging with the band

Sonoma's Dawn McIntosh was special guest at the star-studded Farm Aid 2023 concert in Noblesville, Indiana. A volunteer locally for Sonoma Overnight Support and its work at Grange Hall, she entered a contest representing SOS and the Grange – and won a... Continue

An inspiring ‘Muse’

Kimberley and Simon Blattner share the spotlight as honorees at the Sonoma Community Center's annual MUSE gala. The October 7 event, the Center's biggest fundraiser of the year, celebrates important supports and sustainers of Sonoma's creative community. Everyone went above and beyond to create a... Continue

SV Hospital’s Project Pink now offers year-round access

Sonoma Valley Hospital now offers no-cost mammogram screenings year-round for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women ages 40 years and older The screening program, known as Project Pink, had been only one month, October. But thanks to a grant from Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation, it’s... Continue

Beauty duty at Sonoma’s Mountain Cemetery

It was a busy, productive day for volunteers at the Mountain Cemetery Workday on Saturday, October 7. Graffiti on the back side of Mausoleum 10 was removed, weeds were banished, leaves were raked away, and the trees around Mausoleums 8 and 9 received much-needed pruning.... Continue

Things to know if you’re eligible for Medicare

If you are newly eligible for Medicare, your must choose between Traditional Medicare and a Medicare Advantage program which includes Kaiser. Traditional Medicare was started in 1965 and it pays 80% of most medical services. Most people purchase a supplemental insurance policy to cover the... Continue

Costume contest… for dogs

Larsen Family Winery -- and the family includes a few Wine Dogs of its own -- host its annual Canine Costume Contest on Sunday, October 29. It’s a fun pre-Trick or Treat activity for the whole family. Pet owners and families are encouraged to dress... Continue

The next Apple?

After many decades of a local economy based on low-wage agriculture, hospitality and wine industry jobs, rumors are circulating that a cutting-edge hi-tech start-up is seeking to lease several thousand square feet of office space just off the Plaza in Sonoma. If true, hundreds of... Continue

What’s going up?

Construction is well underway at the Sonoma corner of 5th Street West and MacArthur, where developer DeNova Homes is building new housing on what was a long-vacant 1.5 acre lot. The project, Hummingbird Cottages, will consist of nine single-family homes and three duplexes. Twelve of... Continue

Sonoma Valley Nonprofit News

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has opened its 2023 fall community grants cycle for local education and nonprofit organizations. “Last year, our club awarded almost $80,000 in grants to local groups, including the Sonoma Valley High School Wellness Center, Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen,... Continue

Sonoma Art Walk begins October 5

A monthly, community-wide celebration of downtown Sonoma’s vibrant business community and outstanding local artists. The Sonoma Art Walk begins October 5 and continues, the first Thursday of the month, from 5-7:30pm through April 4. Visit wine tasting rooms, retailers, art galleries and restaurants to meet... Continue