I write again to give all the people connected with Sonoma Valley Hospital sincere compliments. Recently I was there with a patient for a simple surgical procedure. The staff was excellent, both in knowledge and service. From the admission receptionist, to the volunteer who wheeled... Continue
The heavy rains of the past months, even before the current storms, caused major overflows of raw sewage into Valley street and creeks. In total, 744,780 gallons of raw sewage escaped the collection system and entered protected surface waters over a two-month period. The problem spots:... Continue
One of the common refrains we hear around town is that "things are changing." Some say this with enthusiasm, while others sound mournful and discouraged. What some call "progress" others call "failure." What's missed by both sides of this argument is their agreement; things are... Continue
After the Sonoma Development Center officially closes in December of 2018, what will become of the land and buildings? The state, which is on the record that it has no intention of selling the 1,640-acre campus as surplus property, is now one step closer to... Continue
Sonoma mourns the passing of Sonoma Valley High School senior Brandon Barmore, who died while on a service trip in Nicaragua on March 26. While swimming, he slipped underwater for an extended time. His parents, Margee and Phil Barmore, said chaperones and fellow students administered CPR... Continue
After the latest center turning lane has been installed, from Encina Way to Agua Caliente Road, I think traffic flow has definitely improved from the previous condition (pre-center turning lane) except for stubborn people that still park illegally on the bike lanes. I have always... Continue
Walt Williams disassembles the famous ‘Sonomawood’ sign on the Plaza, a symbolic end to the four-day, 100-film, multiple party Sonoma International Film Festival that closed April 2. “What a great Festival,” enthused executive director Kevin McNeely. “We are still counting ticket stubs but this may... Continue
Mike Amir Alikhani, 93, of Sonoma, passed away March, 9, 2017. Brandon Isaiah Barmore, of Sonoma, passed away March, 26, 2017. Norman Doyle Bird, 93, of Sonoma, passed away March, 31, 2017. Virginia Bohm, 88, of Eldridge, passed away March, 20, 2017. Alice Betty Campbell,... Continue
It's all over but the wine bottle recycling for the Sonoma International Film Festival, the four-day, 100-film and multiple party event that wrapped up Sunday night. “What a great Festival,” enthused executive director Kevin McNeely. “We are still counting ticket stubs but this may have... Continue
The Farm Bureau is now celebrating its 100 year anniversary in Sonoma County, a very impressive accomplishment. The milestone has led me to think about regulations, licenses and fees in our industry. Back then, licenses and fees were almost nonexistent. Even when my father Warren started... Continue