The dilemma is real when trying to sell your home: should you repair those things that you’ve been postponing all along? Or should you sell the house as-is? The correct answer to both questions is that it depends on your situation. If you are in... Continue
Kathy King, executive director of Sonoma Overnight Support, the city's contracted provider of homeless sevices, issued this statement: SOS realizes that we have a high-risk and complicated situation serving the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic. The best way we can help the homeless is to... Continue
Mike Acker | Springs History In these parts, most everybody of a certain age remembers Fetters Resort, Verdier’s, Paul’s, and the Boyes Bath House. But there were literally dozens of resorts in the Valley of the Moon over the years. Here are a few of... Continue
During one month, the Board of Supervisors made three different declarations of emergency – Napa earthquake, 2018 floods, and drought – all at the same time. At this point, I’m yearning for the simplicity of that time. Since then, we experienced two massive fires and... Continue
In the simplest form, a house is where we live. But a great house is not just about beauty. The most important thing about a house is its functionality. How well does it support our life? A safe, comfortable family is an essential part... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District today released this statement: Dear Community Members, As you are aware, circumstances are changing daily with what we know about the coronavirus. We are taking new precautions to keep our Valley safe. We have no new known cases and... Continue
A unique sculpture is taking shape at the studio of artist Martin Munson. Each week Alondra Perez (left) and Leila Whitney work with the sculptor to create a nine-foot, kinetic sculpture made of recycled bicycle parts and culinary items. The end result will be the... Continue
These local events have been canceled or postponed: Sonoma International Film Festival Daddy Long Legs, final weekend Trashion Fashion Show at Sonoma Community Center Sonoma Quilt Show Rotary Club St. Patrick's Day party and raffle Sonoma Valley Library, events canceled but branch will remain open... Continue
It is likely that you are aware that trash disposal has become an enormous problem. Oceans are polluted with waste which is killing sea life and polluting our food. China has stopped taking our recyclables and landfills are overflowing and expensive to maintain. Plastic is... Continue
Add to the list of housing concerns a con game that takes advantage of would-be renters. Chris Finlay, who posted her rentals on Craigslist, tells of the shady scam. Several times, a hacker took the legit info about the house, dropped the price significantly, and... Continue