6 things you didn’t know about the Mangiantinis! The couple loves glamping! Favorite places include nearby gold country but really any place in nature will do. Best part of glamping? Meeting new people from all over the world having adventures too! John was an... Continue
It has now been 20 months since the deadly wildfires of October 2017. As another fire season gets underway, it is still not clear what sort of warning system has been or will be put in place and how residents will be notified. Will it... Continue
Sonoma County has issues its recommended $1.78 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, a document that "reflects (a) continuing determination to maintain fiscal sustainability while investing in recovery and resiliency." The budget year is July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020. “It is difficult to... Continue
The owner of a Santa Rosa apartment complex guilty of jacking up rents after the 2017 wildfires must pay $45,000 in penalties. FG Meadows, LLC, the owner and operator of the Meadows at Fountaingrove Apartments, admitted to price gouging. In addition to repaying tenants for... Continue
Members of the Sonoma Stompers baseball team were among the volunteer servers for the Rotary Memorial Day Event at the Veterans Building on Monday. Marshall Shill and Brian Browning joined the Rotary Sonoma team by serving food, greeting guests, and building community connections. Therese Nugent,... Continue
The Mission Bell Clydesdale Farm in downtown Sonoma is back on the market after a fundraising effort to buy and preserve the 2.7-acre property fell short of the $7 million price tag. “While we are almost there, we have run out of time,” said Patricia... Continue
As has been shared by the district, I am moving on next year to become the Principal at my alma mater, Petaluma High School. It was an incredibly difficult decision for me to leave after one year, made even more difficult because of the incredible... Continue
Gil Latimer, of the Sonoma Valley Cannabis Group, responds to The Sun editorial 'Haven't you heard? The war on pot is over. " It’s important to understand that any process for a comprehensive cannabis ordinance is fairly detailed and time-consuming. Though the editorial takes a... Continue
To have a fully functioning estate plan, you need to have coordination. The estate planner prepares the necessary legal documents, the bankers (and financial advisors) title your accounts properly and invest your money, and the accountants file the appropriate taxes. When it works, it’s a... Continue
Thanks to the generosity of all those who attended the sold-out brunch event, Sonoma Overnight Support raised over $75,000 -- including a $4,200 check from Rotary Club of Glen Ellen/Kenwood, presented by Club President Kathleen Bunte and Board Member Barney Watkins. The funds will help... Continue