Man with shotgun arrested outside Safeway

Early Wednesday morning, 49 year old Salvador Calvillo-Perez of El Verano was arrested by police at Sonoma's Safeway on three felony charges. Sonoma County deputies were called to the Safeway parking lot around 4 am regarding a truck that had been idling in the parking... Continue

Broadway revue taps out this weekend

Audiences familiar with Broadway Under the Stars shows will not only see an all-new production with “Dance the Night Away,” which closes this weekend, but will find distinctive changes to the outdoor performance space. “We know everyone cherishes the special atmosphere, but we are excited to change things... Continue

Back to school!

I love this time of year! Parents, students and educators are all gearing up for the start of school. For many, this is a bittersweet moment – we are excited about the new school year but also wondering what happened to summer vacation. Our lists... Continue

Biologist’s rare footage of black bear at Sugarloaf Ridge State park

New video footage of a large black bear in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park has ecologists wondering if the animals have moved back into Sonoma Valley for good – and underscores the crucial role the regional park system plays in supporting California wildlife. “If this doesn’t show... Continue

One injured in collision between cyclist and mail truck

A US Mail truck and a cyclist collided on Thornsberry Rd. and Clark Rd. on the rural east side of Sonoma Tuesday morning. The accident happened at around 10:45 am according to the California Highway Patrol. The cyclist has been hospitalized at Queen of the... Continue

Sixteen 600 hosts anniversary party 8/21

[caption id="attachment_70582" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Winery Sixteen 600 hosts an anniversary party on August 21 (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Winery Sixteen 600 will celebrate its anniversary at its Sixteen 600 Tasting House in downtown Sonoma on August 21. Full tastings of the winery's current wines will be available... Continue

Sonoma Springs releases new summer beer

[caption id="attachment_70577" align="aligncenter" width="348"] Sonoma Springs Brewing Co.'s newest beer, Subtropical Gold, is available by the pint or to go via growler to your favorite beach (Submitted photo)[/caption] Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. has released a new beer to celebrate the dog days of summer: Subtropical... Continue

Lucky collecting donations for Clayton Fire relief

Sonoma's Lucky grocery store is collecting cash donations for the Red Cross' relief efforts in Lake County to support victims of the Clayton Fire. Donations of any increment are welcome and all donations are tax deductible. Lucky is located at 19181 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma. Continue

Mexican-American Vintners host Harvest Festival 8/20

[caption id="attachment_70548" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The 6th Annual Mexican-American Vintners Harvest Festival takes place August 20 at Robledo Family Winery (Photo: MAVA)[/caption] The Mexican-American Vintner Association's 6th Annual Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, August 20 at Robledo Family Winery in Sonoma . The celebration showcases wines... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Johanna Berthoud, 85, of Sonoma, passed away July 29, 2016. Clara M. Bock, 83, of Sonoma, passed away July 1, 2016. Kenneth L. Dailey, 79, of Sonoma, passed away July 19, 2016. Theodore Michael Duffy, 55, of Sonoma, passed away July 13, 2016. Lynette Feeney-Burns,... Continue