Chamber boosts reopen effort with ‘Starter Kit’ for small business

Bill Angeloni & Craig Hamilton of Vicor Restaurant Supply Through a collaborative Mini-Grant program, The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce distributed a “Starter Kit” to help small businesses secure the supplies they need to safely reopen. More than 80 kits, each containing cleaning supplies and... Continue

10 tips for growing tomatoes in containers

Scott Daigre’s annual Tomatomania event was canceled this year, but tomato season carries on. But here are Scott's top tips for getting tomatoes started in the home garden. First of all, don’t apologize! Growing tomatoes in containers is a great idea. Perfect drainage, an earlier... Continue

It’s time to change the culture of policing

The behavior and accountability of law enforcement has emerged as a huge issue. The murder of George Floyd set off ongoing nationwide protests and demonstrations calling for systemic change. Some voices are calling for law enforcement funding to be reduced; if that means redirecting some... Continue

Wineries, tasting rooms included in next phase of reopening

This may alter your weekend to-do list: wineries and tasting rooms are back open. As of Friday, Sonoma County's Shelter-in-Place Health Order will upgrade to allow tasting rooms for wineries and breweries to operate, without the Phase-2 requirement to serve food at the same time.... Continue

Sonoma’s own Broadway couple presents a live-stream Fathers Day tribute

Married performers Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins, who met and fell in love during Broadway Under the Stars productions in Glen Ellen, join with Broadway friends to present “Libby & Stephan Live: Father’s Day Eve on Broadway,” on Saturday, June 20. The venue: their living room.... Continue

After a year of turmoil, Sonoma High Valedictorians represent bright future

The Sonoma Valley High School class of 2020 had two valedictorians this year, Lily Raaka and Reese Dobson. Both will be attending Stanford. Here, beginning with Reese's speech, are their commencement addresses: First, I’d like to give a huge thank you to everyone who... Continue

Drive-through food bank event for hospitality workers

A food distribution event for hospitality workers impacted by the Covid-19 economy will be held June 12 in Santa Rosa. “We know it’s a challenging and difficult place to be, to ask for food,” said David Goodman, Redwood Empire Food Bank CEO. “You’ve been serving... Continue

Sonoma Sheriff’s Office bans use of controversial choke hold

The director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, the citizen oversight group known as IOLERO, today made this announcement: I am pleased to announce that the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has banned the use of the carotid hold, effective immediately.... Continue

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Four Common Reasons People Hire Attorneys

Even if you are the most disciplined and well-planned person on earth, there are several instances when you will need an attorney. Hiring an attorney becomes imperative when you engage in legal action that will have a major impact on your financial or personal future.... Continue