A tribute to Elizabeth Kemp

On December first the Valley lost one of its brightest lights, Elizabeth Kemp. In a lifetime of service, Elizabeth was not just a tireless worker, but was so in tune with humanity’s needs that she opened the eyes of our community and blessed us with ways... Continue

Sonoma City Council Special Meeting Planned to Address Farmers’ Market Issues

A special meeting of the Sonoma City Council has been scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday the 19th of December, in the community meeting room. The purpose of the meeting is to establish the composition, parameters and framework for a committee to review the issues... Continue

Santa’s big scene

The Sebastiani Theatre presents its 10th annual holiday extravaganza, a celebration of Sonoma Valley’s community through song, dance, and magic. Some of the finest local talents will be showcased in two matinee shows on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, each at 2 p.m.... Continue

Keep rainwater out of sewer pipes

The Sonoma County water agency [SCWA] sanitations department has been working on increasing the main sewer pipe size from the plant in Vineberg to somewhere north to 36”. Presently, the agency spends 3-4 million dollars per year to extend the new increased pipe size toward... Continue

The County Board of Education’s indirect role in Sonoma Valley

I was sworn-in last week to my second term as your representative on the Sonoma County Board of Education. Never in the more than three years that I’ve been writing this column have I mentioned what I do on the board, even though I have... Continue

Sonoma Springs Brewing releases first bottled beers

Sonoma Springs Brewing Company has released its award-winning Sonoma Springs Kolsch and Subliminal Gold IPA in large 22oz bottles – dubbed Bombers – for retail sale. “I am thrilled with the bottle release of these beers, allowing more consumers to gain access to our craft,”... Continue

Sonoma’s Council stalls Farmers Market contract renewal

In one of its first actions as a newly constituted body, Sonoma's City Council refused to renew the Farmers Market management agreement for another year with the current market managers. Though it's possible the same management group may eventually be selected, last night's vote requires... Continue

Hundley named Sonoma Mayor, Edwards Mayor Pro Tem

Rachel Hundley was named Mayor of Sonoma Monday night in unanimous vote of the five member City Council. Gary Edwards was named Mayor Pro Tem. Madolyn Agrimonti, previous Mayor Pro Tem expressed her disappointment in not being selected as Mayor, but graciously joined in the... Continue

Stand Off at Standing Rock

Stand off at Standing Rock: Why standing up is good for what ails you The recent gathering in Santa Rosa for those who wanted to stand in solidarity with the Native Americans in North Dakota opposing an oil pipeline under their water source, a section... Continue

Sonoma winery cracks ‘Wine Spectator’ top 100

Sojourn Cellars, with its 2104 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard, ranked #35 on the “Wine Spectator” Top 100 of 2106. It was the only Sonoma Valley winery to make the kist It was also the only domestic Pinot Noir to make the list of... Continue