Remembering the lesser-known resorts of Sonoma Valley

Mike Acker | Springs History In these parts, most everybody of a certain age remembers Fetters Resort, Verdier’s, Paul’s, and the Boyes Bath House. But there were literally dozens of resorts in the Valley of the Moon over the years. Here are a few of... Continue

Supervisor Gorin: Sonoma Valley’s latest big challenge

During one month, the Board of Supervisors made three different declarations of emergency – Napa earthquake, 2018 floods, and drought – all at the same time. At this point, I’m yearning for the simplicity of that time. Since then, we experienced two massive fires and... Continue

School District limits activities, preps for long closure

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District today released this statement: Dear Community Members, As you are aware, circumstances are changing daily with what we know about the coronavirus. We are taking new precautions to keep our Valley safe. We have no new known cases and... Continue

Considering the possibilities

A unique sculpture is taking shape at the studio of artist Martin Munson. Each week Alondra Perez (left) and Leila Whitney work with the sculptor to create a nine-foot, kinetic sculpture made of recycled bicycle parts and culinary items. The end result will be the... Continue

Canceled: Film Fest and more Sonoma Valley events

These local events have been canceled or postponed: Sonoma International Film Festival Daddy Long Legs, final weekend Trashion Fashion Show at Sonoma Community Center Sonoma Quilt Show Rotary Club St. Patrick's Day party and raffle Sonoma Valley Library, events canceled but branch will remain open... Continue

Beware of this home rental con, tolls on Hwy 37, and love life woes

Add to the list of housing concerns a con game that takes advantage of would-be renters. Chris Finlay, who posted her rentals on Craigslist, tells of the shady scam. Several times, a hacker took the legit info about the house, dropped the price significantly, and... Continue

Passing the torch at Jack London Park

Tjiska Van Wyk, the outgoing director of Jack London Park Partners, shares smile with Matt Leffert, her successor, at reception at the House of Happy Walls Museum. The torch-passing occasion also welcomed new Board President Peter Ferris,who replaced Lynn Deegan McGraw in that role. State... Continue

Sonoma looks at new plan for car, bike lanes on Broadway

[caption id="attachment_100679" align="aligncenter" width="420"] In one of three traffic plans under consideration, a dedicated bike lane runs along Broadway between the sidewalk and parked cars. This view looks south down Broadway.[/caption] Sonoma’s Broadway is formally a state highway, so any work and improvement is... Continue

Sonoma County to host virtual town hall on Coronavirus

Sonoma County will host a Virtual Town Hall to share information about Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 7 to 8:00 pm on several local radio and TV stations, and livestreamed online. Supervisor Gorin (Chair, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors), Chris Godley... Continue

‘Daddy Long Legs’ extends Sonoma run

Sonoma Arts Live is stretching its Legs. The new musical Daddy Long Legs has been extended for another weekend at Andrews Hall, with evening shows added on March 13-14, and a final matinee on Sunday, March 15. Mischa Stephens (above left) and Madison Genovese star. ... Continue

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