To create a larger pool of interested out-of-city applicants for its Planning Commission, Sonoma is extended the application deadline to March 21. The Planning Commission is made up of seven members plus an alternate. Six of the members and the alternate must be City residents,... Continue
The Sonoma man who killed another man with a hammer, stuffed his body into a barrel and dumped it in front of City Hall has been convicted of second degree murder. Christopher Michael McNatt, 41, faces a sentence of between 21 and 36 years-to-life in state prison... Continue
On February 23, SDC Parent Hospital Association President Kathleen Miller delivered these remarks to a California State subcommittee --- Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I have been asked to explain the service gaps for developmental center movers and specifically for Sonoma Developmental Center... Continue
As a newer Sonoma Valley resident I'm still exploring the uniqueness of each neighborhood in our community. From Schellville to Kenwood, each little pocket of our Valley has something special when it comes to food, drink and fun. For our commemorative Springs' issue, I spent... Continue
Celeste Winder's favorite coffee - Barking Dog Roasters (939-1905 | 18133 CA-12, Sonoma) "Barking Dog has the best coffee slinging service in town and they use coffee cubes in the iced coffee drinks so not only do they not get watered down they get extra... Continue
The Fruit Basket (996-7433 | 18474 Hwy 12, Sonoma) is an icon of the Springs. Fresh produce is brought in daily from around California. And it isn't just about the produce - at the Fruit Basket you will find the best selection of dried pasta,... Continue
[caption id="attachment_63968" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Fresh cut cactus at La Favorita (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] The Springs has a handful of local grocery stores that tailor to Sonoma Valley's vibrant Latino community. If you aren't stopping by these locally owned shops, you're missing out on some local... Continue
The most happening joint in the Springs has to be La Hacienda Taqueria (939-8226 | 17960 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma). The brightly decorated Mexican restaurant has been serving up affordable, large portions of family friendly Mexican food for years and has won many a "best Margarita"... Continue
[caption id="attachment_56686" align="aligncenter" width="360"] (Art by Michael Acker)[/caption] “We are only limited by your comments and vision,” Supervisor Susan Gorin told the good-sized group that turned out for Monday's community meeting for updating a master plan for the Springs. The meeting began with an informative presentation... Continue
[caption id="attachment_63948" align="aligncenter" width="314"] Huevos Rancheros at Creekside Cafe are a feat to be reckoned with (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] When I asked on Facebook where I should have breakfast in the Springs the winner was unanimous: Creekside Cafe (996-8062, 239 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma). Owner Michael... Continue