[caption id="attachment_8147" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Business Energy showers"][/caption] On Monday June 1, a mandatory 25 percent water reduction program went into effect in Sonoma. This means that every home and business must comply with the rules: irrigating lawns and outdoor plants only on certain days; not... Continue
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Dear Car Guy: A friend of mine recently suggested that I could improve my mileage by over-inflating my tires. With gas prices going up again, I’m thinking about doing it, but I don’t want to make my car unsafe. Got any advice? Thanks, Otto Mateck... Continue
Academy of Art University Allison Whitney Brigham Young University Jenni Marioni Claremont McKenna College Melissa Carlson Cornell Thomas Hawing Luaren Schorr CSU CalPoly SLO Bradley Hutchinson Andrew McGunagle Nick Roualdes CSU Chico Nick Bremner Jordan Jones Emily Milward Hannah Petroni CSU Fresno Tyler Woods CSU... Continue
Students at Sonoma Valley High School enjoyed a number of accolades for the 2008/2009 school year. From athletics, to public service to art and culture, graduating seniors were recognized by a number of outside organizations for their accomplishments. Below are a few of the highlights... Continue
Many of you have not been fishing since your father took you to a local pond. Some of my fondest memories growing up are my dad taking my brothers and me to one of the piers down in San Diego. Sure we’d catch fish. But... Continue
[gallery id=68] Photos by Melania Mahoney Melissa Curtin was reunited with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who saved her life at the Survivors’ Reunion, which took place at the Benziger Family Winery on May 21. The event, hosted by the Sonoma County Paramedic Association... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8016" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Melania Mahoney Honored for their many years of dedication to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District are retirees Barbara Goldstein from Flowery, Gail Purtell from Altimia, Paula Aja from El Verano, Dede Goddard and Mary Fleming from Prestwood, Starr Green from... Continue
[gallery id=65] This year, the high school will graduate eight seniors from its AVID program. Of these, four students have been accepted into four-year colleges, two will be going to Santa Rosa Junior College, and the remaining two are undecided. For the uninitiated, AVID is... Continue
‘Celebration of Women’ The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation sponsored its fourth annual “Celebration of Women” Luncheon at the Sonoma Golf Club on Friday, May 15. The community event honored and celebrated three of Sonoma Valley’s most outstanding women, Kathy Benziger, Susan Chew and Tina Wolfenden.... Continue
[gallery=64] The fifth annual Sonoma Jazz + festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend with top-notch entertainment all around the Plaza. The giant white tent that will hold the performances is being erected at the Field of Dreams, and Plaza restaurants are getting ready to throw... Continue