Should those who own a 50-year-old or older home inside Sonoma’s historic district need the city’s approval to do such things as increase their home’s size by more than 200 square feet? Or to change the roof’s pitch or add a second story? Those were... Continue
rett Sackett, who served more than two years as a Sonoma Police Department sergeant, has been chosen by Sonoma City Manager Mike Fuson as the city’s new police chief. “It was a very competitive process – there were four people in the bullpen at the... Continue
Have you ever been on your way to a birthday party, a dinner party or some other special occasion, and found yourself empty-handed because you could not find that perfect gift, or if you did have something, you had no time to wrap it? Stress... Continue
People left out of article Editor: Regarding George Webber’s March 22 article about archaeologist Breck Parkman, I would like to thank George for drawing attention to the Indian Memorial at the Mission. Those of us who worked very hard to make this happen really appreciate... Continue
Culture of Giving We are not the only ones who think that forming non-profits is a local cottage industry in Sonoma. At a recent luncheon at the Lodge, hosted by the local Rotary Club, attendees heard Kim Klein, on the faculty at Hastings College of... Continue
In Sonoma, where Democrats out number Republicans two to one, a group of Democratic women has decided it's time to get organized to gain a greater political voice. They hope to establish a Sonoma Valley chapter of the National Democratic Women's Federation and are inviting... Continue
The third annual Springs Cleaning event will take place from April 20 through April 29. The event will kick off on Friday, April 20 at the Springs’ local schools – Sonoma Charter School, El Verano Elementary and Flowery Elementary – with an appearance by Sonoma... Continue
Brett Sackett, who served more than two years as a Sonoma Police Department as sergeant, has been chosen by Sonoma City Manager Mike Fuson as the city’s new chief of police. “It was a very competitive process – there were four people in the bull-pen... Continue
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa and the Sonoma Golf Club may be getting a new owner. The high-end luxury resort in Boyes Hot Springs with a private, members-only golf course on Arnold Drive is one of six resort and hotel facilities owned by... Continue
One of the old Nicholas Turkey Farm locations has finally been sold again, this time by Arbor Acres Farm, Inc. to Andrew Avilar of Carneros Vineyard Management for $3.8 million (almost $15,000 per acre), according to Cyril Penn of Wine Business Insider. Located against the... Continue