The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously to allow the 47-year-old Chevrolet signs on Napa Street in Sonoma to remain following simple maintenance The Chevrolet signs became an issue before the Sonoma Design Review Commission back in November of 2004 when the previous owners applied for... Continue
“Like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm.” That’s the metaphor that breast surgeon Charles Elboim used on April 25 to describe what it’s like to use the Sonoma Valley Hospital’s current film-based mammography machine to view tumors inside a younger woman’s breast tissue.... Continue
We still thought it was worth pursuing – the “free” hospital that Cirrus Health Group wanted to build on Eighth Street. Despite the troubles that arose among Cirrus, the Sonoma Valley Health Care Coalition, and the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board of Directors, concerning... Continue
UGB petition drive headed for success Editor: This letter corrects the inaccuracy of statements that cast doubt on the success of the UGB petition drive. Nothing could be further from the truth. In less than 30 days, we obtained the required amount of signatures (600)... Continue
Deli manager Julie DeMartini and owner Angelo Ibleto in front of Angelo’s Deli on Highway 121. Photo by James GolwayRich, aromatic, zesty, spicy, thick, sweet, sometimes robust, often subtle, but always with that certain basic flavor that says: “This was made by Angelo!” “What can... Continue
This year's Muse dinner and auction event, an annual fundraiser for the Sonoma Community Center, raised over $90,000 for arts and cultural programming at the Center. This year’s honoree was lauded local scribe Jack London, author of such books as “Call of the Wild” and... Continue
Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest scheduled for June 1 and 2. Hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance, the Fest will feature a weekend of activities showcasing the Carneros region’s acclaimed wines, cuisine, history and rustic environs. A special... Continue
America's largest and most prestigious Pinot Noir barrel auction, Hospices of Sonoma, set a new record last week, raising more than $450,000 for charity. Winning bids at this year's auction were up an average of 30% over the 2006 event, which earned $350,000. More than... Continue
On Sunday at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Sonoma County Sheriff's Helicopter, "Henry-1," responded along with California State Park lifeguards and Timber Cove Fire personnel to Stillwater Cove, which is located north of Jenner on the Pacific Coast. A Sonoma County Regional Parks ranger received a... Continue
It’s official. The involvement by Cirrus Health Group in Sonoma Valley is over. The decision was made by John Thomas, President of Cirrus Health Group, following the vote by two members of the hospital board, Mike Nugent and Arnie Riebli, against entering negotiations with Cirrus... Continue