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A Vernal celebration

Well, we made it through another winter. Late storms finally blessed us with a decent volume of moisture, but now it’s warm again. The sun hasn’t forgotten us. Everywhere little new leaves and teeny-tiny fruits are emerging from their winter homes inside branches and stems... Continue

Saints be praised!

Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley is excited to announce that Cathy Capriola is the grand prize winner for the club’s St. Patrick’s Day “Luck of the Irish” raffle. Capriola was presented with the envious choice of $10,000 cash or a two-week round trip for two to Ireland, by Marck... Continue

Winery to Caymus Builders: Stop using our name

The Sonoma-based real estate development company Caymus Builders LLC has been sued for trademark infringement by Caymus Vineyards of Napa Valley. The winery, which trademarked the name "Caymus" in 1994, charges that the Sonoma firm has continued to use the name despite repeated objections, according to to report from Winebusiness.com. The... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

James Ascari, 96, of Sonoma, passed away March 17, 2018. Olga Yvonne Aymeric, 101, of Sonoma, passed away March 10, 2018. Mary Barbara Beal, 96, of Sonoma, passed away March 10, 2018. Joachim Heinz Briese, 85, of Sonoma, passed away March 16, 2018. Larry Jim... Continue

How a VPN can change your life

You've never got the best out of your Internet experience if you don't use a VPN service. What is the secret about? I don't need to use a VPN at home. I don't need a VPN while traveling. These two myths are among the most... Continue

Old firehouse could be Valley’s first pot outlet

A candidate to become Sonoma Valley’s first medical marijuana dispensary has emerged from the bureaucratic haze. The Petaluma company Apothevert had filed for a use permit to move into the old firehouse – now office space -- at the corner of Arnold Drive and Madrone... Continue

Suspect dies after scuffle with Sonoma police

A naked man suspected of vandalizing a Sonoma mobile home park died Wednesday night after being tasered and subdued by Sonoma police. The man, not yet identified, went into medical distress after being handcuffed and restrained by deputies, according to a statement from Sonoma Police Chief Bret Sackett. The incident began... Continue

Amateur drag racer killed at Sonoma Raceway

A 75-year old Napa man died after an on-track crash at Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday night. James Kenneth Rambo was in a solo race at about 6: 15 p.m. When he crossed the finish line, his vehicle pulled to the left and hit a side rail at over 100... Continue

Fifth grader: Sonoma horse farm is an amazing attraction

I read in the paper that the Castagnasso Clydesdale horse farm was up for sale. When my teacher showed my class, we were all appalled. Personally, I have been there with my friend, Kennedy Falcon, and it was absolutely amazing! Whenever I would pass the... Continue

Two years in slammer for Sonoma embezzler

Daniel Broin has gone from managing affordable housing to living in the Big House. Broin has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling over $135,000 from the Finnish American Home Association (FAHA) when he was the nonprofit's executive director. The Sonoma facility provides affordable housing assistance for... Continue