Not enough councilmembers to vote on tasting room moratorium

The Sonoma City Council’s consideration of a temporary moratorium on Plaza wine tasting rooms is itself on hold after two councilmembers recused themselves from the October 2 discussion. The meeting agenda included a draft ordinance that, if approved, would have suspended any new tasting rooms... Continue

MacArthur Place sold to Arizona firm

[caption id="attachment_83667" align="aligncenter" width="420"] MacArthur Place owner Suzanne Brangham with general Manager Bill Blum.[/caption] MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa has been sold to IMH Financial Corporation, a Scottsdale-based group that also manages L’Auberge de Sedona and Orchards Inn, both in Sedona, Arizona. The 64-room hotel,... Continue

What DACA means to food industry workers

More Dreamers work in food than any other industry; with DACA on the chopping block, they share how it has changed their lives—and what happens if it ends. More. Continue

‘The rent is too damn high’

[caption id="attachment_83630" align="aligncenter" width="420"] At the rally, from left: Sonoma Mayor Rachel Hundley; event organizer Ann Colchidas ; and attorney Evan Livingstone.[/caption] The fight for dignified and affordable homes for all came to Sonoma Plaza on September 22 with the Sonoma Renters Rally, adding local... Continue

Landmark trees could fall, must be removed

Two huge eucalyptus trees that frame the entrance to the historic Glen Oaks Ranch in Glen Ellen must come down, experts say. Sonoma Land Trust, which administers the 234-acre property along Highway 12, plans to remove the diseased trees between October 1−15. Motorists should expect... Continue

Where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day

Where would we be without coffee? Asleep, for starters. And even though every day feels like National Coffee Day, there really is such a thing, and it's Friday, September 29. Here's who's really celebrating... more. Continue

Story time at the Library

The Sonoma Valley Library’s Family Story Time welcome families with babies, toddlers and big kids to participate in reading along and singing songs. The special sessions are presented free every Monday (except November 13) through December 18, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. “We hope that... Continue

Community Center’s big knit

The staid and stately Sonoma Community Center has accessorized, adding a fiber art installation to its iconic facade. The project was conceived and created by Carrie Roche, Robyn Muscardini, Paula Bailey, Lucy Hamlyn, and the Center’s Special Program Manager, Margaret Hatcher. The 20 ft.-long hangings are made... Continue

Proud, then disappointed by anthem actions

I was pleased and proud to see (professional football player) Ale Vilianueva standing tall & alone with his hand placed over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem. Here was man and fellow service member who has served his country in defense of our American freedoms ... such freedoms... Continue

County OK’s 82 miles of road repairs

The Board of Supervisors has approved $28 million from the Sonoma County general fund on a plan for resurfacing 82 miles of roads in 2018 and 2019. The plan includes 25 miles of repairs and resurfacing on roads that were severely damaged in last winter’s... Continue