Sonoma Council meets on power outage, homeless parking and more

A report on the PG&E power shutoff, a first-step discussion on hiring a new Tuesday Night Farmers Market Manager, and a proposal for overnight parking at the homeless shelter, are on the agenda for the next Sonoma City Council meeting on Monday, October 21 at... Continue

Despite the backlash, PG&E says power outage was ‘the right decision’

PG&E says it made “the right decision” to cut off power to over 738,000 Northern California customers last week, and that given the choice between hardship and safety, “we will always choose safety.” The mass outage, dubbed a Public Safety Power Shutoff, was the utility’s... Continue

How to stay on your keto diet while traveling abroad

Ever since you’ve started on the keto diet, your life has been an amazing weight loss journey. We can tell, you’ve been doing great! But now, you have this vacation that you’ve been looking forward to, and you’re probably both excited and worried. After all,... Continue

When buying a car, is it better to get a loan or save up?

Car prices are constantly rising. That’s why purchasing a new vehicle is a decision that needs a lot of planning beforehand. However, the first and most important question that you need to ask yourself is, how you are going to afford the car? This is... Continue

Sugarloaf, by day and dusk

Come to Sugarloaf Park for a 'Ghosts of Sugarloaf' sunset walk and talk on Saturday, October 19. On this two-mile walk, 5 to 7 p.m. on October 19, the hike leader will recount the fascinating history of some of those that have met their maker... Continue

Open House at the sub-station

Neighbors and friends 'Meet the Deputies' -- including the very popular K-9 officers -- at an Open House at the Sheriff''s sub-station on Grove Street in El Verano. The community event on October 12 was a chance to make a personal connection with Sheriff's officers... Continue

Bridge Club is all in for Pets Lifeline

[caption id="attachment_98204" align="aligncenter" width="420"] PLL Board Members, from left: Dave Ball, Yvonne Hall, Anne Meiling, Paul Arata, Sigrid Price, Executive Director Nancy King, Kevin Shuh, Marge Sheridan, Marchelle Carlton, Toni Casamento, Elaine Smith, Sandy Drew[/caption] The Pets Lifeline Board of Directors were presented a check... Continue

Sen. Dodd’s blistering attack of PG&E blackouts

State Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa and Sonoma, today fired off a blistering attack of PG&E and how it "bungled" last week's power shutdown. “I commend Gov. Newsom for demanding a review into the scope and timing of last week’s poorly handled power shutoff, which caused... Continue

Mentoring Alliance makes a move

Lee Morgan Brown, executive director of the Sonoma Mentoring Alliance, shows off the nonprofit agency’s new home at the Sonoma Community Center. Relocating from a smaller, nondescript office setting is a great way to head into 2020 and the organization’s 25th year. “We couldn’t do... Continue

Cutest ghosts ever

Sonoma’s favorite witch (Diana Rhoten, in full ghoul mode) summons her young minions for another spooky spectacle of magic, dancing, and manic manifestations… the Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza, a variety show that features everything but the kitchen cauldron. The audience is encouraged to come in... Continue

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