Christmas came early at The Haven, writes Kathy King, with the annual Secret Santa Holiday Party put on by Constance Grizzell, Patti England, and their merry band of volunteers. This is their 7th year pulling out all the stops to give gifts to those in... Continue
What’s Happening
Local Sonoma Valley News:
Sonoma County will host free Covid stations at six pop-up locations, including St. Leo's Church, beginning Monday, December 28, with results promised within 72 hours. The County is partnering with a private company, Curative, to operate the "pain-free" testing stations as follows: Mondays St. Leo's... Continue
At least four summer weddings hosted and catered by Sonoma’s Best Hospitality Group violated coronavirus restrictions on event size and mask use, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report. About two dozen such weddings have been reported to the county, including one with as many... Continue
A meeting of Sonoma City Council on Monday, December 14, 6 p.m. may (at last) clear the way for a retail cannabis outlet. See the agenda and find out how to view the meeting remotely, at CivicWeb Portal. In August, the city awarded its exclusive... Continue
Sonoma County received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this morning with the delivery of five boxes totaling 4,875 doses, including some earmarked for Sonoma Valley Hospital. [caption id="attachment_108366" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A box of Covid vaccine rolls into the Sonoma County Department of... Continue
The Sebastiani Theatre’s annual holiday production, with a range of local acts, musicians, dancers and performers, always was like an old-fashioned TV show (looking at you, Andy Williams). Hosted by Roger and Diana Rhoten, starting December 20, the Special Musical Holiday show is a welcome... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Health Care District board officially welcomed new members Dr. Judith Bjorndal and Susan Kornblatt Idell at its December 10 meeting. They replace Jane Hirsch and Sharon Nevins, who have retired from the board after eight and nine years respectively. “We are fortunate... Continue
A Cloverdale man convicted of abusing 12 horses must pay $76,000 in restitution, a Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday, Defendant Joseph Fraga Rafael, 67, was ordered to pay $76,816 to the Sonoma County Change Organization (CHANGE,) a non-profit dedicated to preventing equine abuse. The total... Continue
Pets Lifeline has placed giving trees at five Valley locations: Brocco's, Sonoma Pet Center, Barking Dog Roasters, Vintage Kennel Club, and Swede's Feeds. When buying food and toys for your pets, you can buy something for a pet who is less fortunate, and Pets Lifeline along with Sonoma... Continue