A little fact checking on your claim about “out of city” seats is in order (Sun editorial). Do your job. There is no requirement to have an out-of-city member of the Planning Commission. That is why our experience and very competent City Attorney Jeff Walter... Continue
Sonoma’s homeless shelter will not pursue a $40,000 County grant because its restrictions, including the waiving of drug testing and the ceding of local control, are risky and counter to the agency's mission, Sonoma Overnight Support announced today. The “very tough decision” represents a loss of... Continue
“Miracle on 34th Street," one of Hollywood’s classic holiday charmers, plays the Sebastiani Theatre on Monday, December 18. The 1947 film stars Edmund Gwenn as the department-store Santa who proves to be, much to the delight of a very young Natalie Wood, the real thing. The... Continue
Sonoma Valley seniors are invited to enjoy a festive sit-down holiday dinner hosted by Vintage House on Friday, December 22 at 3 p.m. For those not able to attend, volunteer drivers from the Kiwanis Club of Sonoma Plaza will deliver meals. RSVP required to 707.996.0311.... Continue
Marvin Jason Ramirez, a student from Sonoma Valley High School, has already made a mark in 2018 – his photograph will be part of Bank of Marin’s annual community calendar. His “Sunrise in Sonoma” was chosen from over 200 images for submitted by Bay Area... Continue
The “out of city” seats on City of Sonoma commissions are intended to provide a way for valley residents to gain some influence in city decision-making. Historically, appointees to these seats have been residents of The Springs, or parts of the valley community adjacent to the... Continue
Jonny Westom, executive director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors’ Bureau (SVVB), today announced plans to depart the SVVB to accept the new position as executive director of Visit Dana Point, California. Westom, his wife and young son are relocating in order to be closer their... Continue
In October we witnessed and experienced the worst fire and calamity in California to date. The community at large in Sonoma Valley has not stopped thanking and acknowledging the various heroes who have helped during this time. They shared their courage, caring and support to... Continue
The Sonoma Board County Board of Supervisors today awarded a prestigious Jefferson Award to Richard Dale, executive director of the Sonoma Ecology Center, for “Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.” Dale this year developed the Sustainable Sonoma initiative, which has gathered leaders working on... Continue
That is the question. As Christmas time approaches, seemingly fast every year, I wanted to discuss gifting. No, not the re-gifting you’re going to do with the fruitcake or massaging cell phone case. The gifting you do to transfer wealth to the next generation in... Continue