At the regular Sonoma Valley Unified School District trustees meeting last night, Superintendent Barbara Young asked board members to discuss the criteria the board should apply as they plan to deal, in February, with the loss of the anticipated funding, which could turn out to... Continue
While Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget cuts for next year include K-12 education funding, the work for the Sonoma Valley Unified School District this week is how to budget in the wake of the loss of Measure E. That would have raised much needed funds and the... Continue
In order to facilitate the Highway 12 Corridor Improvements Project, the county has been acquring easements across the front of parcels through the Springs area, including one last week. According to District 1 County Supervisor Valerie Brown, “There were some properties along the Route 12... Continue
“Martini Madness,” one of the cornerstones of the three-month juggernaut known as the Olive Festival, was a comparatively staid event this year (meaning: leaner, meaner, tighter and, frankly, classier) and hosted with aplomb by Saddles, the in-house restaurant of bed and breakfast MacArthur Place, a... Continue
With the combination of high tides and heavy rain, Sonoma Creek jumped its banks and flooded nearby roads and vineyards at the intersection of Hwy 121 and Broadway during the first storm of 2008. In preparation of the storm, the City had sandbags available free... Continue
Thank you for not talking As of January 1, 2008, drivers caught smoking with kids in the car may be slammed with a $100 fine. This new law (SB 7/Oropeza) affects anyone caught smoking in a vehicle in which there are passengers under the age... Continue
January 9, 7 p.m. City of Sonoma Community Services & Environment Commission City Hall Conference Room Green Public Transportation Seniors-on-Wheels Sustainability: Water; Green Construction; City Practices Recyclables in Schools Solar Energy Incentive/Mandate Continue
That’s our reply to those who espouse the more common philosophy, “Winning is everything.” We have the highest regard for Coach Casey Rogina. Here he is, new varsity basketball coach at his alma mater, after just one year of head coaching experience. We have to... Continue
Our rights and our neighborhood Editor: Recently, SVH board member Bill Boerum stated that the proposed “In the Neighborhood” hospital campus on the Carinalli property would improve our neighborhood. Assuming Mr. Boerum speaks on behalf of the board, I have requested clarification of his comment... Continue
James Hahn, new owner of Sunflower Caffé, acquired the business in August. Ryan Lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun James Hahn likes “being a great host,” making people feel comfortable and putting smiles on their faces. That’s a big reason Hahn and his wife, Mila Chanamé, are... Continue