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The Sonoma Garden: Meet the All-in-One Almond tree

The All-in-One almond tree (Prunus dulcis) is one of my favorite trees. I added three in my front yard just last year and I'm already treasuring them. If you like beautiful flowers, edibles, and water-wise landscaping make some space for a few of these botanical... Continue

Hungary for wine work?

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee is offering a unique wine and cultural experience this fall: working the wine harvest in the famous wine town of Tokaj, Hungary. Sonoma and the world-class wine region of Tokaj have been Sister Cities since 2012. The vineyards of Tokaj-Hétszőlő... Continue

Forest for the trees

Lately, while so much council attention is paid to our Plaza trees, homes in the hillsides, and the exact right number of food trucks to attend farmers market, a critical issue is left out of the discussion. For the working class of our community, Sonoma... Continue

Breathing new life into membership-based nonprofits

Thirty two percent of Sonoma Valley residents being 60 plus years old, it’s no wonder that the median age of member-based nonprofits in the Valley is increasing. But our member-based nonprofits, including service organizations and giving circles, won’t be able to sustain themselves if they don’t... Continue

Student opinion: A case for lowering the voting age

By Sophie Gonsier, age 13 The 26th amendment states: “The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.”... Continue

Symbolic gesture

Almost six months to the day after the North Bay fires, the Sonoma Community Center unveiled the mural “Grateful” as a tribute to first responders. The work was a collaboration of artists, writers, and community members to honor fire survivors and first responders. More than... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Death notices for February, 2018   Nancy Marie Ambrose, 85, of Sonoma, passed away February 25, 2018. J. Jesus Baron Olivares, 61, of Sonoma, passed away February 2, 2018. Catherine Louise Beatty, 91, of Sonoma, passed away February 22, 2018. Walter L. Benson, 92, of... Continue

Thompson pledges effort to prevent gun violence

Congressman Mike Thompson said his recent Town Hall meeting on gun violence was a productive and thoughtful discussion with members of the Sonoma Valley community. “It was great to hear from so many students, parents, and teachers and I will take their thoughtful comments and... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital signs affiliation deal with UCSF

Sonoma Valley Hospital has made official an affiliation agreement with UCSF Health, the top-ranked medical center in California and one of the top five hospitals nationwide. The deal received its final approval from the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board during on Thursday night. Administrators... Continue