Some changes are afoot regarding elections for school board trustees. The school district’s board held four public meetings focused on transitioning from an “at-large” model, where everyone votes for all trustee candidates, to a model where trustees are individually elected by the voters in... Continue
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With age comes value, purpose and meaning. Seven Sonoma Valley seniors explain how and why. By Kelsey Maddox Since the 1950s, retirement planning has primarily focused on financial preparation for the senior years. But how do we fill our days when we no longer... Continue
From left: AnnMarie Miller, Jennifer Gray Thompson, Veronica Napoles, Bill Hoban. The Springs Community Alliance (SCA) voted in a new slate of leadership at its January meeting: Veronica Napoles, chair; Jennifer Gray Thompson, vice chair; Bill Hoban, secretary; AnnMarie Miller, treasurer; and (not pictured) Joan... Continue
The tribute stage show Johnny and June Forever is “the greatest love story ever sung,” albeit with a bit of a twang, as Danny Evans and Essence Goldman share a passionate homage to musical greats Johnny Cash and June Carter, who were married for 35... Continue
I have spent most of my 90 years in the pursuit of protecting our natural environment. Larry Barnett is an ally, who has done wonderful work on the Urban Growth Boundary. He is an involved citizen, dedicated long-term mayor, and knowledgeable planner, but I believe... Continue
Plans could include the empty dormitories at the Sonoma Developmental Center By Dave Ransom Recent developments in Sacramento could bring significant changes to Sonoma Valley neighborhoods and perhaps alleviate the county’s homeless crisis. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will issue an executive order enabling... Continue
The man who allegedly attacked a teenager on the Sonoma Bike Path was apprehended Saturday, two days after grabbing the girl and exposing himself before running off. Arrested was Ruben Reyes-Gallardo of Sonoma, 29, for attempt rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure and violation of probation.... Continue
With her Link Link Circus, the actress presents a live “theatricalized lecture” to Sonoma, a one woman, multiple animal show that played Off Broadway last year. The tour comes to Sonoma's Sebastiani Theatre on Saturday, February 8. She calls it “a comedic yet scientifically informed... Continue
[caption id="attachment_99980" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The current UGB[/caption] City Council, Planning Commission show unanimous support for 20-year renewal Opinion by By Teri Shore The City of Sonoma is moving forward to renew its existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for another 20 years by placing a ballot... Continue
[caption id="attachment_99942" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A Sonoma contingent visiting Rwanda presents a check to support the Gardens for Health program.[/caption] There is a special humanitarian connection between Sonoma and Rwanda, a tiny African country still recovering from the effects of a brutal genocide that killed... Continue