Greed and ego unbound seems to be the order of the day here in the time of Trump. Sonoma’s mini version of that is Bill Jasper’s demand that the City Council bend to his wishes to change the City’s zoning and building code to suit... Continue
At its recent meeting, The City Council majority of Edwards, Cook and Agrimonti effectively blocked the workings of democracy in Sonoma by ordering yet another "study" of cannabis retailing instead of placing a legally-conforming voter initiative on this November's ballot. Their action was a blatant... Continue
Where did you grow up, Byron? I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, the third of three children of working parents. I hated Jacksonville, and in 1968 when I was fourteen, though I looked older, I began working at my aunt and uncle's 24-hour diner in... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital is going out of the baby business. Its board, confronting an overall $3.2 million budget deficit, voted to close the obstetrics department within two months. The move will save about half a million this fiscal year, principally by cutting 7.5 full-time equivalent... Continue
The Sonoma City Council decided Tuesday not to place a certified pro-cannabis petition on the November ballot, opting instead to study the impacts of the dispensary business on the town. The timing of the decision means the proposed ordinance, which would have allowed the retail... Continue
[caption id="attachment_53541" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Hospital (Sonoma Valley Hospital)[/caption] By Kelly Mather, CEO, Sonoma Valley Hospital There’s been growing speculation about the special Sonoma Valley Health Care District board meeting scheduled for July 25 which the public is invited to attend, as always. I’d like to... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Hospital will decide Wednesday night if the facility should eliminate its obstetrics department, a cost-cutting move recommended by CEO Kelly Mather. A second big vote, whether to cut the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility, has been dropped from the agenda due to “strong... Continue
To me, Sonoma is one of the most sacred towns in the world and a place I care deeply about. I was born and raised in this town and know it intimately. I learned my colors from the wild flowers my father, Terry Harvey, would hand... Continue
[caption id="attachment_89235" align="alignright" width="420"] The Nuns Wildfire not only destroyed the house but also the bridge that served as the only means of access. This is just one of the challenging properties that remains to be cleared of debris. The Corps, under the direction of... Continue
The Arts Guild of Sonoma presents Ruby Newman as its Featured Artist, through July 30. The exhibition focuses on Ruby’s all-new series of acrylic works in various sizes in the figurative, landscape and abstract styles. Gallery-framed limited-edition landscape prints will also be available. It’s a... Continue