Historic photo of the El Verano train depot.There is no regular Springs column this week, no stories about missing sidewalks or sexy baristas or unfinished decks. This week we’re reminiscing a little about the town named the summer, El Verano. The town that by its... Continue
Next time you’re strolling Sonoma Plaza, take a moment to gauge the reactions of folks who first encounter The Church Mouse on East Napa Street. If they’re visitors, they’ve probably already settled into their inn or hotel and spent a day wine tasting. The faithful... Continue
The Sonoma City Council will interview six finalists for city manager during an all-day session on Oct. 25. City Manager Mike Fuson, who announced his retirement last May, said the finalists have been winnowed from a candidate pool of 56. All the finalists are from... Continue
submitted photo: Margaret W. BettinelliSonoma County matriarch Margaret W. Bettinelli, 93, passed away at her Petaluma residence the morning of October 5. She was the loving wife of the late Lester Bettinelli and devoted mother of Marilyn Mertens of Sonoma and Bill Bettinelli of Santa... Continue
Pot hearing to be held by citizen’s commission The Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission will discuss on Wednesday Oct. 24 a proposed medical marijuana dispensary just outside the Sonoma City limits at 19445 Riverside Drive. The hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Sonoma... Continue
They put the best face on it that they could, but the hospital board had a difficult time moving forward at its 3-hour special meeting Wednesday evening. Four of the five board members of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District were openly anxious not just... Continue
Sonoma City Council members were due to discuss at their meeting on Wednesday a compensation package that would elevate them from making no salary, as is now the case, to making $360 a month or more. Under a staff proposal, each Sonoma city council member... Continue
We refer to the parents of Nina Gorbach and Ilene Sagall, the sisters who together with Howard Gorbach founded WillMar Center for Bereaved Children and named it in honor of their parents. Located here in Sonoma, WillMar provides a unique place where children can learn... Continue
A new way to donate Editor: Donors Choose is a Web site on which teachers can submit proposals for materials or projects they want for their classrooms. Potential donors can search the proposals and fully or partially fund them. Teachers at Flowery currently have six... Continue
Winfield Wands Smith Long-time Glen Ellen fire chief Winfield Wands Smith died peacefully Friday Oct. 12, at his family ranch following a lengthy battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Win was a fixture of Glen Ellen life for most of his 74... Continue