Dear Editor, After attending the hearing on the appeal of the certification of the EIR for the proposed Chateau Sonoma Hotel, I think it’s important to clarify the concept of infill, city centered development as it relates to environmental impacts. The two benefits of infill... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital host an intensive one-week “boot camp” of its popular Wellness University course next month, with sessions from 8 to 10:30 a.m. July 17-21. Wellness University is a college-level course based on a curriculum developed for those interested in improving or maintaining good... Continue
After hearing four proposals for potential use of a vacant 2.83-acre parcel it owns near the hospital, three of which were outright purchase offers, the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board will next meet in private session to negotiate terms of a possible sale. Though... Continue
Overwhelmed at the end of a four-hour special meeting of the Sonoma City Council to take up the appeal of the certification by the Planning Commission of the EIR for the Hotel Sonoma Project on Napa Street West, the council closed the public comment portion... Continue
NASCAR driver and active U.S. Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji will be a speaker on Friday, June 23 at Military Career Day at Sonoma Raceway. The event will include a jobs workshop—including counseling on interviewing techniques and resume building, panel discussion and a three-hour career fair featuring more... Continue
In 1931, Charlie Chaplin, for years the biggest movie star in the world, was suddenly on the wrong side of history – without a microphone. Talkies had taken over Hollywood three years earlier, but Chaplin insisted that the voice of his Tramp persona never be... Continue
A reception to kick off new LGBT programs for seniors will be held at Vintage House Sonoma on Friday, June 23, from 2-4 p.m. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors are invited to enjoy refreshments and discuss ideas about LGBT specific programs and activities they... Continue
Viansa Sonoma partners the girl & the fig for a series of three-course farm-to-table dinners this summer. The events, June 29 and July 27, will feature dishes prepared in the Viansa Sonoma wood-fired oven, and served in wine-paired courses on the winery’s picturesque terrace. Each... Continue
I know I speak for the board and hospital administration when I say we’re extremely grateful to our community for passing the parcel tax, to the volunteer committee which ran such a strong campaign and the donors who supported it. We have a great hospital... Continue
The first of nine large outdoor sculptures by Albert Paley have been installed in Sonoma Plaza, with more coming this week to Depot Park, the Community Center and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. “Albert Paley: Thresholds” is Sonoma’s largest-ever public art installation, and will... Continue