“I wish I could pick two, but I can only pick one,” lamb judge Gail Christian said, going on to compliment the quality of lamb shown by local youth at this year’s Sonoma County Fair. “But I think the little girl’s lamb is just a... Continue
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making the thin blue line, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department would like to show you. The free, 16-week course gives participants a history and overview of the county’s criminal justice system, and an in-depth examination of the department’s... Continue
A 19-year-old woman suffered minor injuries Tuesday night at Sonoma Plaza after an elm tree dropped a 40-foot branch on her head. “It’s the third branch that’s fallen in the last 30 days,” City Manager Linda Kelly said yesterday. “We’ve cordoned off the area because... Continue
A 19-year-old Napa man has pleaded not guilty in connection with Friday afternoon’s robbery at a Sonoma recycling center. Ramon Llamas was arraigned Tuesday before Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Lawrence Antolini on felony charges of burglary and vehicular evasion of a peace officer, as... Continue
With spending down and revenues up, Sonoma’s $10 million city budget appears to be in good shape at mid-term – but whether or not it remains that way may depend on the state’s own fiscal health. “That’s a critical $64 million question that remains to... Continue
Sonoma pioneer Bob Kunde – rancher, farmer, cattleman, and Sonoma County Trail Blazer – died Friday at the age of 80. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Leslie M. Kunde, and sons Jeff R., Keith L., and daughter Marcia M. and their families. He... Continue
There are lies, damn lies and statistics,’” said Dr. Clinton Lane, quoting Mark Twain at the Sonoma Valley Hospital’s July 16 strategic planning meeting. “I’ve been sitting here on this committee and listening to surveys, and most of the elections were lost,” he said. “This... Continue
One more candidate is needed to qualify Sonoma for a general City Council election, following Mayor Joanne Sanders’ announcement this week that she’ll seek a second term. “My family has given me their vote of support, now it’s time to see if the community appreciates... Continue
John McReynolds The produce vendors at the San Ambrogio marketplace in Florence. My neighborhood is called Santa Croce, which is in Florence, Italy. I call it my neighborhood because I am staying in an apartment for a few weeks in this charming city. When my... Continue
Calistoga built its reputation as a tourist destination on mud. The area at the northern end of Napa Valley was already known for its mineralized hot springs water when, in 1952, John “Doc” Wilkinson figured that combining the water with the region’s abundant volcanic ash... Continue