Despite the aspirations of its General Plan, the policies and measures of its Development Code, its Planning Commission and its Planning Director, Sonoma’s development planning process is a mess. From homes too large, mansions on hilltops, ill-conceived commercial developments and impact analyses that defy common... Continue
The world's first burger-flipping “robotic kitchen assistant” is on the job in a Pasadena restaurant. Read more... Continue
A surprise announcement from Sonoma Market, where longtime manager Al Minero, at left with his replacement, Cody Moody, is stepping away from the job he’s held since 2008. "I'm taking about a year off to see if I like retirement,’ Minero said. “But maybe I'll... Continue
Feeling community minded? Grab a garbage bag. The Springs Community Alliance is staging a community cleanup for Saturday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will walk along both sides of Highway 12 as well as Boyes Boulevard, and are encouraged to organize... Continue
The suspect in this morning’s robbery of Umpqua Bank is still at large after evading a search of the area near 135 West Napa Street, including aerial support by the Sheriff’s Department helicopter. Bank employees told police that the suspect entered the bank at 10... Continue
As third-party food apps continue to consume each other in the fight for delivery domination, casual restaurants appear to be doing some streamlining of their own. Restaurants like Proposition Chicken and Presidio Pizza Company in San Francisco are pulling back from order, pay, and delivery... Continue
In response to the significant changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program (DACA), free renewal services for current DACA recipients is now available at La Luz Center. The services, including some financial assistance to cover the $495 filing fee, is being by the... Continue
Earlier this week, the California state legislature passed Assembly Bill 822 (Caballero), a Farm Bureau sponsored bill. The legislation promotes the purchase of California grown agricultural products by state agencies with the creation of a state purchasing preference in favor of California grown products over... Continue
The public is invited to the monthly meeting of the Springs Community Alliance on Thursday, September 21, at 7 pm. at La Luz Center, 17560 Greger Street in the Springs. The September agenda includes an update from the Sonoma Valley Hospital, to include the parcel... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital and Vintage House resume the popular “Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now” lectures this fall, a series providing insight and information on how to get the most out of your senior years. The talks, free and open to all, begin September... Continue