County Planning Commission to review exclusion zones for vacation rentals

A meeting of the Sonoma County Planning Commission to be held on the 14th of this month will include consideration of applying a new "X" designation to neighborhoods and areas of Sonoma County. This new designation creates a zone which excludes new vacation rental permits, but... Continue

In on the ground floor

The structure at 172 West Spain gets a lift in preparation for a new foundation. As part of the new “Hawker Place” project, the old house, along with neighboring structures at 158 and 164 West Spain, are being converted into vacation rentals. The homes were... Continue

Save the date: Kivelstadt fundraiser for SV Health Center

[caption id="attachment_65240" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Kivelstadt Cellars' Santa Rosa vineyard will serve as the party spot for this fundraiser on May 7 (Photo: Carine Guillaume‎)[/caption] Do you have a food or drink event that benefits a non-profit that serves Sonoma Valley? Tell Sarah at [email protected]. Glen... Continue

Weekend Warrior picks: 4/8

The weather might be a bit moody this weekend but don't let that keep you from enjoying beautiful Spring in Sonoma Valley. Here are my weekend warrior picks for food and drink events this weekend. Friday, April 8 Gorge on Watmaugh strawberries Yup, the best... Continue

Depot Park’s unsafe trees due for a trim

In response to a report that 17 trees in Sonoma's Depot Park pose a safety hazard to passersby, city crews will begin trimming the stand of eucalyptus on Monday, April 11. The targeted trees, located along the Petanque and Bocce courts, will be trimmed down to 20 to 25 feet... Continue

Sonoma’s Studio 35 closes

Two years after remodeling a Patten street home into an ambitious art gallery and event space, owner Robert Coury has announced the closure of the "community creative space." His message: "It was quite literally two years ago this week that Scott and I formulated the... Continue

Bubbles, blooms and more at Gloria Ferrer

[caption id="attachment_65179" align="aligncenter" width="444"] Gloria Ferrer will transform in a glorious garden celebration on Saturday (Photo: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards)[/caption] Garden geeks and bubble heads unite! This weekend Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards will host Bubbles & Blooms, a celebration of spring, summer, food,... Continue

Editorial: California’s new minimum wage

We're gratified to see that Governor Brown has signed a law which gradually raises the minimum wage in California to $15/hour by 2022. Joining the State of New York, California continues its role as a bellwether state, and an increase in the minimum wage in... Continue

California’s new minimum wage

Turning the tables

Asparagus salad and bouillabaisse were on the menu of a special dinner prepared and served by teen members of the Stand By Me Mentoring Program. Gia Ghilarducci gave over her Depot Hotel Restaurant for the event, where teens learned what it’s like working “front of... Continue