Polly Breckinridge has been a volunteer at the front desk of Sonoma Valley Hospital for 19 years. Photo by Ryan Lely. Bernadine Fredell made her living at an Illinois credit bureau. Now 85 and long retired, she shows up like clockwork for the job that... Continue
For the fourth time this year, Sonoma Valley firefighters have been dispatched as part of a statewide force – this time, to the Telegraph Fire near Yosemite. Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority Capt. Sean Lacy, Engineer Medic Les Bender, and firefighters Jack Ayers and... Continue
A Novato man facing corruption charges has named a former Sonoma City employee in connection with selling used water meters from Sonoma and Sacramento. Federal law enforcement officers announced Friday that Sheldon Morris, 76, a scrap metal dealer in Novato, had pleaded guilty to making... Continue
It’s been nearly a month since California’s two no-cell-phones-while-driving laws went into effect, and Sonoma drivers are getting the message – even when they break the rules. “It’s ’I know – I haven’t gotten my thing,’ or ‘I forgot,’” Sonoma police Sgt. Dave Thompson said... Continue
Vintage House Senior Center of Sonoma has been approved for a $3,500 grant from the Sonoma Valley Fund, a local nonprofit, to address one of the main concerns plaguing seniors – transportation. The resulting project will facilitate seniors’ access to programs and activities available in... Continue
Old age used to be regarded as a time to kick back, relax, play with the grandkids and do some traveling. But that was when reaching the age of 65 was almost an accomplishment. Longevity is the new reality, now that the average Baby Boomer... Continue
City to refund assessment revenues Residents of three maintenance districts recently dissolved by the City Council have a good chance of getting their money back – if they can prove it’s theirs. The council unanimously approved the idea 4–0 at its July 16 meeting, with... Continue
An example of shatter. Notice how the grapes are spread out uneven within the cluster. Photo courtesy of Doug Ghiselin. Sonoma Valley is well known for producing some of the best commercially available wine grapes in the world. Not to be left behind, home winemakers... Continue
A $50,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley is launching a fundraising campaign to remodel the Sonoma Community Center’s kitchen. “This generous gift from the Rotary Club makes what seemed an impossible dream, possible,” said Kathy Swett, executive director of the Community Center.... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My mother, who is 87, lost her longtime feline companion last fall. After struggling to decide whether to get another cat, she discovered a two-year-old female at the local shelter and “fell in love.” We picked up the new kitty and took... Continue